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dreaming Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/

What Does Dreaming Mean?

As a verb, dreaming means present participle and gerund of dream. As a noun, it means An instance of dreaming; a dream or reverie.

Dreaming at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/
Syllables2
Synonymsdream
Pluraldreamings

Dreaming Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of dream

Dreaming as a Noun

  1. An instance of dreaming; a dream or reverie.

Verb

  1. To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
  2. To hope, to wish.
  3. To daydream.

    Stop dreaming and get back to work.

  4. To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

    I dreamed a vivid dream last night.

  5. To consider the possibility (of).

    I wouldn't dream of snubbing you in public.

Synonyms of Dreaming

Dreaming synonyms and antonyms →

Dreaming in a Sentence

Stop dreaming and get back to work.

I dreamed a vivid dream last night.

I wouldn't dream of snubbing you in public.

Word Forms & Grammar

dreaming

dreaming (plural dreamings)

Words That Rhyme With Dreaming

Pronouncing Dreaming

The standard pronunciation of dreaming is /ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dɹiː).

Questions People Ask About Dreaming

Is dreaming a verb or a noun?

Dreaming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for dreaming?

Close synonyms of dreaming are dream. See the full list of dreaming synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of dreaming?

The plural of dreaming is dreamings.

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