dream

Meanings

• noun

  A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

  - "Last night I had a dream about flying."
  - "He couldn't remember the details of his dream."
  - "Some people believe that dreams can predict the future."

• verb

  To form a plan or ideal in one's mind; to imagine.

  - "I dream of traveling the world one day."
  - "She dreamed of becoming a doctor since she was a child."
  - "They dreamed of starting their own business."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɹim/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1230645"

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Synonyms

sweven , vision

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dream
stream , beam , seem , gream , teem

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Variants

List of all variants of dream that leads to same result
dream , dreamful , dreamfully , dreamfulness , dreamfulnesses , dreamless , dreamlessly , dreamlessness , dreamlessnesses , dreamlike , dreams , dream of , dreamed , dreamed of , dreaming , dreaming of , dreams of , dreamt , dreamt of , dream catcher , dream team , dream teams , dream up , dreamed up , dreaming up , dreams up , dreamt up , dream vision , dream visions , dream away , dream on , American dream , American dreams , pipe dream , pipe dreams

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Etymology

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Old English drēam, from drēamian 'to see in a vision, to imagine, to ponder'. Related to drēagol 'fog, vapor'.

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Trivia

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1. An average person has about 4-6 dreams per night, but most are forgotten upon waking.

2. The longest recorded dream sequence in a movie is 'Inception' (2010), which lasts for approximately 45 minutes.

3. The ancient Egyptians believed that dreams were messages from the gods and kept detailed records of their dreams.

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Related Concepts

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1. lucid dreaming: A type of dream where the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream's narrative and environment.

2. recurring dreams: Dreams that occur multiple times throughout a person's life, often with similar themes or elements.

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Culture

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Dreams have been a subject of fascination throughout history, appearing in various forms of literature, art, music, and folklore. They have been interpreted as messages from the subconscious, prophecies, or reflections of one's desires and fears.

How to Memorize "dream"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy bed, dark room, and the feeling of falling asleep.
   - Imagine a scene from a dream you had, focusing on the details.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dream' with the feeling of relaxation and rest.
   - Connect the word 'dream' with the idea of imagination and creativity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable acronym for 'dream' (e.g., 'Dreams: Desires, Realities, Emotions, Memories, Solutions').
   - Use the first letter of each definition to create a sentence (e.g., 'Dreams are series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep').

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