Definition

A state or experience in which a person sees images, thoughts, or sensations while sleeping, or a daydream or fantasy when awake.

Example

She often finds herself lost in her dreaming during the afternoon.

Conversation

I had the weirdest dreaming experience last night.

Oh really? What happened in your dreaming?

I was flying over a city and it felt so real.

That sounds amazing! I love those kinds of dreams.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of experiencing thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep, or imagining something you want to achieve.

Example

She was dreaming about traveling to faraway places.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was dreaming about traveling to Japan last night.

That sounds amazing! What did you see in your dream?

I saw beautiful cherry blossoms everywhere while I was exploring.

Root Explanation

Dreaming → The word 'dreaming' is derived from the Old English 'drēam' (meaning joy, music, or dream) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'dreaming' refers to the process of experiencing dreams or the state of being in a dream.

Memory Tip

Imagine the joy ('drēam') that comes with the experience of dreams, and remember that 'dreaming' is the action of being in that joyful state.

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