Dream

noun

/dɹiːm/

Word Frequency: 35.5

Definitions

1.nounImaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.

2.nounA hope or wish.

3.nounA visionary scheme; a wild conceit; an idle fancy.

"a dream of bliss"

4.verbTo see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.

5.verbTo hope, to wish.

6.verbTo daydream.

"Stop dreaming and get back to work."

7.verbTo envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

"I dreamed a vivid dream last night."

8.verbTo consider the possibility (of).

"I wouldn't dream of snubbing you in public."

9.adjectiveIdeal; perfect.

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