Napping and Wakeful

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Napping adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.

Usage example: the napping children looked so peaceful

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Wakeful is an antonym for napping.

Nearby Words: nap, nappy, napped

Wakeful adjective - Not sleeping or able to sleep.

Usage example: the mother remained wakeful until her child returned home

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Napping is an antonym for wakeful.

Nearby Words: wake, waking, wakeless, waked

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