naps

The word “naps” has 1 syllable: naps

It's pronounced as /næps/


What is synonym and antonym for naps?

In the thesaurus, “naps” has 14 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for naps

  • battings
  • catnaps
  • downs
  • dozes
  • drowses
  • furs
  • piles
  • relaxes
  • rests
  • siestas
  • sleeps
  • slumbers
  • snoozes
  • winks

Antonyms for naps

Meanings of naps

  • 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.
    8. Kinky or curly hair.
  • 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

  • After lunch, he usually takes short naps to recharge.
  • The cozy hammock in the backyard is perfect for lazy afternoon naps.
  • During the weekend, the family enjoys leisurely picnics with extended naps.
  • The cat finds sunny spots on the windowsill for comfortable cat naps.
  • In the peaceful park, people often spread blankets for refreshing outdoor naps.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naps, such as: arises, awakens, awakes, battings, catnaps, downs, dozes.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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