Definition

To walk or do something while you are asleep or in a state that is like sleep.

Example

He tends to somnambulate around the house at night without realizing it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you sometimes somnambulate at night.

Yeah, it's pretty strange!

That sounds a bit scary, do you remember anything?

Not really, I just find myself in weird places in the morning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Somnambulate → It is formed from "somnus" (meaning sleep) and "ambulare" (meaning to walk). The word describes the act of walking while in a state of sleep.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone 'walking' ('ambulare') while they are still 'asleep' ('somnus') — that's what somnambulate means.

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