How Do You Spell DROWSE?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "drowse" is spelled with a silent "w" at the end, despite the fact that it does not represent any apparent sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "drowse" is /draʊz/, with the "ou" representing the "ow" sound, as in "cow" or "now". The silent "w" at the end is a remnant of Middle English spellings, where it was used to differentiate between singular and plural forms. In modern English, however, the "w" is not pronounced in either form.

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DROWSE Meaning and Definition

  1. Drowse is a verb that refers to a state of being partially asleep or in a light and fitful sleep. It is commonly used to describe the act of being in a state of drowsiness, where one is not fully awake or alert, but not completely asleep either. During a drowse, a person may appear to be half-conscious or drifting in and out of sleep.

    The term can also signify a period of laziness, sluggishness, or lethargy. For example, one might say that they have been in a drowse all day when they have felt groggy, lacking energy, or been unable to concentrate on tasks.

    To drowse can also mean to induce a sleepy or drowsy state intentionally. This can occur through the use of sleep-inducing medications, relaxation techniques, or simply by closing one's eyes and allowing the body to relax.

    In addition to its verb form, "drowse" can also be used as a noun to describe a short period of light sleep or a feeling of drowsiness. In this context, it can refer to a quick nap or a brief rest to alleviate fatigue or tiredness.

    Overall, drowse is a term that describes a state of being partly asleep, drowsy, or in a light and fitful sleep. It is commonly used to describe a feeling of sleepiness or lethargy, and can also describe the act of intentionally inducing a drowsy state to relax or rest.

  2. • A light sleep.
    • To slumber; to grow heavy with sleep.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DROWSE

The word "drowse" originated from the Middle English word "drous" or "drowsen", which derived from the Old English word "drūsian". This Old English term meant "to fall asleep" or "to become inactive". The word eventually evolved into "drowse" in modern English and retained its meaning of a light sleepiness or a state of reduced activity or alertness.

Similar spelling words for DROWSE

Plural form of DROWSE is DROWSES

Conjugate verb Drowse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have drowsed
you would have drowsed
he/she/it would have drowsed
we would have drowsed
they would have drowsed
I would have drowse
you would have drowse
he/she/it would have drowse
we would have drowse
they would have drowse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been drowsing
you would have been drowsing
he/she/it would have been drowsing
we would have been drowsing
they would have been drowsing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would drowse
you would drowse
he/she/it would drowse
we would drowse
they would drowse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be drowsing
you would be drowsing
he/she/it would be drowsing
we would be drowsing
they would be drowsing

FUTURE

I will drowse
you will drowse
he/she/it will drowse
we will drowse
they will drowse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be drowsing
you will be drowsing
he/she/it will be drowsing
we will be drowsing
they will be drowsing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have drowsed
you will have drowsed
he/she/it will have drowsed
we will have drowsed
they will have drowsed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been drowsing
you will have been drowsing
he/she/it will have been drowsing
we will have been drowsing
they will have been drowsing

IMPERATIVE

you drowse
we let´s drowse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to drowse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was drowsing
you were drowsing
he/she/it was drowsing
we were drowsing
they were drowsing

PAST PARTICIPLE

drowsed

PAST PERFECT

I had drowsed
you had drowsed
he/she/it had drowsed
we had drowsed
they had drowsed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been drowsing
you had been drowsing
he/she/it had been drowsing
we had been drowsing
they had been drowsing

PRESENT

I drowse
you drowse
he/she/it drowses
we drowse
they drowse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am drowsing
you are drowsing
he/she/it is drowsing
we are drowsing
they are drowsing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

drowsing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have drowsed
you have drowsed
he/she/it has drowsed
we have drowsed
they have drowsed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been drowsing
you have been drowsing
he/she/it has been drowsing
we have been drowsing
they have been drowsing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it drowse

SIMPLE PAST

I drowsed
you drowsed
he/she/it drowsed
we drowsed
they drowsed

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