Doss down and Wake

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Doss down verb - To go to one's bed in order to sleep.

Usage example: he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please

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Wake is an antonym for doss down.

Wake verb - To cease to be asleep.

Usage example: I woke with a start when the door slammed

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Doss down is an antonym for wake. (British)

Nearby Words: waken, waking, wakened, wakeful, wakening

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