nap

The word “nap” has 1 syllable: nap

It's pronounced as /næp/

What is synonym and antonym for nap?

In the thesaurus, “nap” has 61 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nap along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nap

Antonyms for nap

arise
arouse
awake
awaken
continuation
get up
inside
interior
middle
rise
rouse
uprise
wake
waken

Meanings of nap

noun
1. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
2. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
3. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.
4. A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.
5. A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.
6. A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.
7. (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.
verb
1. To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
2. To be off one's guard.
3. To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
4. To grab; to nab.
5. To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).

Example Sentences

The baby took a peaceful nap in the afternoon sunlight.
After a long day at work, he decided to take a quick power nap.
The cat curled up on the windowsill for a cozy afternoon nap.
She closed her eyes and drifted off for a refreshing cat nap.
During the picnic, some people chose to lie on the grass and enjoy a short nap.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nap, such as: arise, arouse, awake, awaken, batting, bed, break.

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napping

sack out

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catnap
catnapping
doze
dozing
dreaming
drowse
forty winks
nap
napping
oversleeping
rapid eye movement
repose
rest
resting
shut-eye
siesta
sleep
slumber
slumbering
snooze
snoozing
wink

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