Dozing and Drowsiness

Dozing

Dozing noun - A natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself.

Drowsiness and dozing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Drowsiness" instead a noun "Dozing".

Nearby Words: dozy, doze, dozed

Drowsiness

Drowsiness noun - The quality or state of desiring or needing sleep.
Usage example: we tried to fight our drowsiness but fell asleep anyway

Dozing and drowsiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dozing" instead a noun "Drowsiness".

Nearby Words: drowse, drowsy, drowsily
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