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drowse vs nap

nap vs drowse

drowse and nap both are nouns.

drowse and nap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drowse Yes No Yes No
nap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nap is a hypernym of drowse; that is, nap is a word with a broader meaning than drowse:
  • drowse: sleep lightly or for a short period of time
  • nap: take a siesta
Other hypernyms of drowse include catch a wink, catnap.
drowse (noun) nap (noun)
a light fitful sleep sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
a soft or fuzzy surface texture
a period of time spent sleeping
drowse (verb) nap (verb)
be on the verge of sleeping take a siesta
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
Difference between drowse and nap

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