Drowse and Roost

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Drowse verb - To sleep lightly or briefly.

Usage example: picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree

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Roost and drowse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roost" instead a verb "Drowse".

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

Roost verb - To come to rest after descending from the air.

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Drowse and roost are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drowse" instead a verb "Roost".

Nearby Words: roosted, rooster, roosting

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