Drowse and Drowsing

Drowse

Drowse verb - To sleep lightly or briefly.

Drowsing is a synonym for drowse. In some cases you can use "Drowsing" instead a verb "Drowse".

Drowsing

Drowsing adjective - Half asleep.

Drowse is a synonym for drowsing in nap topic. You can use "Drowse" instead a verb "Drowsing", if it concerns topics such as sleep, fall asleep, light sleep, take a nap.

Nearby Words: drowse, drowsy, drowsed
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