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insomnia

/ɪnˈsɒmniə/

Meanings
noun
A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

Examples :

""Stress from work can cause insomnia, making it hard to fall asleep at night." "
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Related Words

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sleep verb

/sliːp/ /slip/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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night noun

/naɪt/

The period between sunset and sunrise, when a location faces far away from the sun, thus when the sky is dark.

"How do you sleep at night when you attack your kids like that!?"

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disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

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cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

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symptoms noun

/ˈsɪmptəmz/

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

""Her symptoms, including a sore throat and runny nose, suggested she might have a cold." "

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unrest noun

/ʌnˈɹɛst/

A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

"The recent unrest at the school, sparked by the new dress code, caused a lot of tension and disruption. "

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making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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asleep adjective

/əˈsliːp/

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

"I was asleep when you called."

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sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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stress noun

/stɹɛs/

(Cause of) discomfort.

"The constant noise from the construction site next door was a significant stress. "

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inability noun

/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

"Her inability to speak French made it difficult to understand the instructions. "

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."