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slumbering
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
Translations
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill.
Дремлющий кот мирно лежал на подоконнике.
The slumbering volcano hasn't erupted in centuries.
Спящий вулкан не извергался веками.
Definitions
The slumbering cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, undisturbed by the noise outside.
The slumbering volcano had not erupted in over a century, but scientists continued to monitor it closely.
UK
/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act or state of sleeping.
Definitions
His gentle slumbering was broken by the ringing alarm clock.
slumbering
Gerund
slumbered
Past Simple
slumbered
Past Participle
slumbering
Gerund
UK
/ˈslʌmbə/
US
/ˈslʌmbɚ/
Translations
The baby began to slumber peacefully.
Малыш начал спокойно спать.
He likes to slumber in the afternoon.
Он любит дремать после обеда.
Definitions
After a long day at work, she slumbered on the couch until dinner was ready.
Important legislation slumbered in committee for months.
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After a long day at work, she fell into a deep slumber on the couch.
The project remained in slumber until the new manager took charge.
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The girls stayed up late at the slumber party.