Dozing and Drowsy

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Dozing adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.

Usage example: the dozing dog was running—at least in his dream

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Drowsy is a synonym for dozing. In some cases you can use "Drowsy" instead an adjective "Dozing".

Nearby Words: dozy, doze, dozed

Drowsy adjective - Desiring or needing sleep.

Usage example: the drowsy students shuffled into the first-period class

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Dozing is a synonym for drowsy in sleepy topic. You can use "Dozing" instead an adjective "Drowsy".

Nearby Words: drowse, drowsing, drowsiness, drowsed, drowsily

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