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Dozing Off

Description:

Dozing off refers to the act of falling into a light sleep or a state of drowsiness. It typically occurs when a person is tired or lacks alertness, resulting in temporary periods of semi-consciousness.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb: The term "dozing off" is commonly used as a verb to describe the action of unintentionally falling asleep or nodding off, usually during a period of inactivity or boredom. It implies a brief or intermittent period of sleep.

Example Sentence 1: After a long day at work, I couldn't help but doze off on the couch.

Example Sentence 2: The monotonous lecture made it difficult for the students not to doze off in class.

2. Adjective: As an adjective, "dozing off" may depict a state of being sleepy or drowsy, often associated with yawning or having heavy eyelids.

Example Sentence 3: The soothing lullaby always puts my baby into a dozing-off state.

Example Sentence 4: I was in such a dozing off mood that even a cup of coffee couldn't keep me awake.

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