How Do You Spell DOZE?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "doze" is spelled d-o-z-e and is pronounced /doʊz/. The letter "o" in "doze" is pronounced with a long vowel sound, which is represented by the IPA symbol /oʊ/. The letter "z" is pronounced as the voiced consonant /z/ because it is followed by a silent "e". This spelling is consistent with the phonetic rules of English, where the letter "e" at the end of a word can make a preceding vowel sound longer, and the letter "z" represents the /z/ sound when followed by a silent "e".

DOZE Meaning and Definition

1. Doze is a verb that refers to the action of sleeping lightly or taking a short nap, usually during the day. When someone dozes off, they enter a state of light sleep where they may be easily awakened. This drowsy and semi-conscious state is often characterized by the eyelids becoming heavy, the head nodding or drooping, and a temporary loss of awareness of one's surroundings. It is common to doze while sitting or reclining in a comfortable position, such as in a chair or on a couch.

   To doze can also indicate a state of idleness or inattentiveness. It may refer to a person being lost in thought or daydreaming, exhibiting a lack of focus or concentration. In this context, it means to be mentally absent or absorbed in one's own world, preventing one from fully participating in a conversation or activity.

   Additionally, doze can be used as a noun to denote a short period of light sleep or a nap, similar to a siesta. A doze can range in duration, from a few minutes to around half an hour, providing a brief respite and refreshing the mind.

   Overall, doze describes both the act of sleeping lightly and the state of being inattentive or lost in thought, encompassing physical and mental aspects of temporary disengagement from the immediate environment.

2. • A light sleep.

   • To be half asleep; to be drowsy; to sleep lightly.

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

Top Common Misspellings for DOZE *

• doz 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for DOZE

• donce
• doyu
• sdose
• dobe
• dore
• doree
• dazel
• dhose
• oozey
• dozon
• doezn
• dozn
• domme
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• gouze
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• doase
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• roze
• dosre
• dorse
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• deze
• doaes
• choze
• dthe
• hoze
• noeze
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• sioze
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• docet
• ozze
• dowe
• lozer
• dce
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• doae
• doxe
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• droze
• oze
• toze
• dozem
• dulze
• eze
• hoe
• loz
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• dohet
• doqet
• dorze
• hozz
• pouze
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• pozze
• sozm
• joze
• Iooe
• jozet
• foxze
• docee
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• xozs
• doqq
• dqqe
• wozz
• wozj
• DMzGE
• dnzm
• doade
• doaae
• doobe
• ihze
• deloze
• dizte
• dojue
• lozze
• Dozza
• Yozoe
• drozze
• ndoue
• dizle
• Pozez
• Kozze

Etymology of DOZE

The word "doze" originated in the early 17th century and its etymology is uncertain. It is believed to have emerged from the Middle English word "dosen", which means "to be dazed or stupefied". "Dosen" itself likely came from the Old Norse word "dāsa", meaning "to doze" or "to be sleepy". Ultimately, the precise origins and development of the word "doze" are not completely clear.

Idioms with the word DOZE

• doze off The idiom "doze off" means to fall asleep, or to drift into a light state of sleep unintentionally or gradually.

Similar spelling words for DOZE

• done,
• daze,
• dote,
• doge,
• doc,
• douse,
• doke,
• dozer,
• douche,
• dogy,
• dogie,
• dowse,
• Doug,
• ooze,
• dozen,
• dove,
• dossey,
• dozy,
• DOIG,
• doxy,
• doggie,
• dome,
• DoJC,
• doz.,
• dog,
• dope,
• DoJ,
• dozes,
• doe,
• doss,
• dos,
• doxey,
• dose,
• Dozed,
• dock.

Plural form of DOZE is DOZES

Conjugate verb Doze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dozed

you would have dozed

he/she/it would have dozed

we would have dozed

they would have dozed

I would have doze

you would have doze

he/she/it would have doze

we would have doze

they would have doze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dozing

you would have been dozing

he/she/it would have been dozing

we would have been dozing

they would have been dozing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would doze

you would doze

he/she/it would doze

we would doze

they would doze

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dozing

you would be dozing

he/she/it would be dozing

we would be dozing

they would be dozing

FUTURE

I will doze

you will doze

he/she/it will doze

we will doze

they will doze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dozing

you will be dozing

he/she/it will be dozing

we will be dozing

they will be dozing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dozed

you will have dozed

he/she/it will have dozed

we will have dozed

they will have dozed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dozing

you will have been dozing

he/she/it will have been dozing

we will have been dozing

they will have been dozing

IMPERATIVE

you doze

we let´s doze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to doze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dozing

you were dozing

he/she/it was dozing

we were dozing

they were dozing

PAST PARTICIPLE

dozed

PAST PERFECT

I had dozed

you had dozed

he/she/it had dozed

we had dozed

they had dozed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dozing

you had been dozing

he/she/it had been dozing

we had been dozing

they had been dozing

PRESENT

I doze

you doze

he/she/it dozes

we doze

they doze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dozing

you are dozing

he/she/it is dozing

we are dozing

they are dozing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dozing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dozed

you have dozed

he/she/it has dozed

we have dozed

they have dozed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dozing

you have been dozing

he/she/it has been dozing

we have been dozing

they have been dozing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it doze

SIMPLE PAST

I dozed

you dozed

he/she/it dozed

we dozed

they dozed