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snooze vs nap

nap vs snooze

snooze and nap both are nouns.

snooze and nap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snooze Yes No Yes No
nap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snooze and nap are synonyms defined as:
  • snooze and nap: sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
Other synonyms of snooze include catnap, forty winks, light sleep, short sleep.
As verbs, nap is a hypernym of snooze; that is, nap is a word with a broader meaning than snooze:
  • snooze: sleep lightly or for a short period of time
  • nap: take a siesta
Other hypernyms of snooze include catch a wink, catnap.
snooze (noun) nap (noun)
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) 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
snooze (verb) nap (verb)
sleep lightly or for a short period of time take a siesta
Difference between snooze and nap

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