doze off

Meanings

• verb

  Fall asleep; rest by sleeping for short periods intermittently.

  - "I usually doze off during long meetings."
  - "The baby was dozing off in her mother's arms."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doze off
drops off , props off , hops off

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Variants

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doze off , dozed off , dozes off , dozing off

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Etymology

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The term 'doze off' originated from the Old English word 'dosian,' meaning 'to fall asleep.'

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Trivia

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1. Dozing off is a common behavior among animals as well. For example, elephants are known to take short naps throughout the day.

2. Dozing off during a long sermon or lecture is a common behavior, and it's often referred to as 'Sunday nap.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Nap: A short sleep during the day, typically during the afternoon. Dozing off is a way to take a short nap.

2. Sleep deprivation: The condition of not getting enough sleep. Dozing off during the day can be a sign of sleep deprivation.

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Culture

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Dozing off is a common human behavior and is often associated with relaxation, rest, and sleep. It can be seen as a sign of fatigue or boredom.

How to Memorize "doze off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself lying down in a comfortable position, closing your eyes, and drifting off to sleep.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doze off' with a comfortable, relaxing environment and the feeling of falling asleep.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dream Of Zebras Every Night' to remember the word 'doze off.' DREAM stands for 'D'oze 'O'ff 'Z'eally 'E'very 'N'ight'.

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