Word: Nap (N)
Pronunciation: nap
Word Meaning:
- As a noun, a short period of sleep, especially during the day.
- As a verb, to sleep briefly, often during the day.
Uses in Sentence:
- I’ll take a short nap before we continue the journey.
- She decided to nap for a while to recharge her energy.
Synonyms:
- Siesta
- Catnap
- Doze
- Snooze
- Slumber
Antonyms:
- Wakefulness
- Vigilance
- Alertness
- Insomnia
- Wakeful state
Word Meaning in Hindi: झपकी (Jhapki) – The term “झपकी” in Hindi is often used to convey the meaning of nap.
Word uses in Hindi:
- वह बहुत थकी हुई थी, इसलिए उसने एक छोटी सी झपकी ली। (She was very tired, so she took a short nap.)
- सियासी दौरे के बीच थोड़ी देर के लिए एक झपकी लेना एक आम अभ्यस्त है। (Taking a short nap during political tours is a common practice.)