nap (냅 (강세: 냅)) — a short sleep, especially during the day
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short sleep, especially during the day
Pronunciation (IPA): /næp/
Korean meaning: 낮잠, 짧은 잠
Korean pronunciation: 냅 (강세: 냅)
Example Sentences
- She needs a 20-minute nap to recharge her energy.
- My boss caught me taking a nap at my desk - I told him I was 'testing the ergonomics'.
- The baby's nap schedule controls our entire family's daily routine.
nap
NOUN//næp//
a short sleep, especially during the day
💡 Concept
Taking a peaceful afternoon nap
🎵 Rhyme
With his cap on and map as pillow, he takes a perfect nap!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/næp/
🇬🇧 UK/næp/
🌳Etymology
Rootnap
Origin
고대 영어 'hnappian'(졸다)에서 유래되어, 중세 영어를 거쳐 현재의 형태가 되었습니다. 원래는 '깜빡 졸다'는 의미였죠.
🎵Rhyme
captapgapmap
cap
tap
gap
map
🔗Collocations
take a nap
power nap
afternoon nap
cat nap
nap time
quick nap
📝Examples
“She needs a 20-minute nap to recharge her energy.”
😄 Fun example
“My boss caught me taking a nap at my desk - I told him I was 'testing the ergonomics'.”
“The baby's nap schedule controls our entire family's daily routine.”
😄 Fun example
“I set an alarm for a 10-minute nap but woke up 3 hours later feeling like a zombie.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dozesnoozesiestacatnaprest
Antonyms
wakealertactivity
Related
sleepdrowseslumberreposepillow
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