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dreaming

/ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of forming a mental image, illusion, or concept of something.

    - "I enjoy dreaming about my future career."
    - "Last night I had a strange dream."
    - "We should dream big and aim high."
  • Noun

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

    - "I had a vivid dream last night."
    - "He was troubled by a disturbing dream."
    - "People often remember fragments of their dreams."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with dreaming
teaming , beaming , streaming
Variants
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dream , dream of , dreamed , dreamed of , dreaming , dreaming of , dreams , dreams of , dreamt , dreamt of , someone's dreaming , dream up , dreamed up , dreaming up , dreams up , dreamt up
Etymology
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Old English drēam; akin to draugan to drag, deceive


Trivia
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  1. Approximately 60% of people report experiencing at least one lucid dream in their lifetime.

  2. The longest recorded dream sequence lasted for 111 hours.

  3. Some cultures believe that dreams can be used to predict the future.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lucid dreaming: A type of dreaming in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming and can control the dream.

  2. Nightmare: A disturbing dream that causes fear or anxiety.


Culture
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Dreaming has been a subject of interest for various cultures throughout history. In literature, dreams have been used as a source of inspiration, a reflection of the subconscious mind, and a tool for exploring alternative realities. In art, dreams have been depicted in various forms, from surrealist paintings to symbolic representations. In music, dreams have been a common theme in lyrics, inspiring songs about love, loss, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "dreaming"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a peaceful scene. Visualize a soft, white cloud drifting slowly across the sky.
    - Picture yourself lying in a cozy bed, drifting off to sleep.
    - Imagine a bright, colorful dreamworld filled with fantastical creatures.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dreaming' with the feeling of relaxation and peace.
    - Think of the word 'dreaming' as a synonym for 'imagining' or 'creating mental images'.
    - Connect the word 'dreaming' with the idea of exploring alternative realities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym using the letters in 'dreaming': DREAM - Desire, Reality, Emotion, Action, Memory.
    - Use the sentence: 'Dreams are mental images, gentlemen.' to remember the definition of dreaming.
    - Create a visual image of a dreamcatcher to represent the concept of dreaming.


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