How Do You Spell DROWSE?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "drowse" is spelled with a silent "w" at the end, despite the fact that it does not represent any apparent sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "drowse" is /draʊz/, with the "ou" representing the "ow" sound, as in "cow" or "now". The silent "w" at the end is a remnant of Middle English spellings, where it was used to differentiate between singular and plural forms. In modern English, however, the "w" is not pronounced in either form.

DROWSE Meaning and Definition

1. Drowse is a verb that refers to a state of being partially asleep or in a light and fitful sleep. It is commonly used to describe the act of being in a state of drowsiness, where one is not fully awake or alert, but not completely asleep either. During a drowse, a person may appear to be half-conscious or drifting in and out of sleep.

   The term can also signify a period of laziness, sluggishness, or lethargy. For example, one might say that they have been in a drowse all day when they have felt groggy, lacking energy, or been unable to concentrate on tasks.

   To drowse can also mean to induce a sleepy or drowsy state intentionally. This can occur through the use of sleep-inducing medications, relaxation techniques, or simply by closing one's eyes and allowing the body to relax.

   In addition to its verb form, "drowse" can also be used as a noun to describe a short period of light sleep or a feeling of drowsiness. In this context, it can refer to a quick nap or a brief rest to alleviate fatigue or tiredness.

   Overall, drowse is a term that describes a state of being partly asleep, drowsy, or in a light and fitful sleep. It is commonly used to describe a feeling of sleepiness or lethargy, and can also describe the act of intentionally inducing a drowsy state to relax or rest.

2. • A light sleep.

   • To slumber; to grow heavy with sleep.

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

Top Common Misspellings for DROWSE *

• drowesy 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for DROWSE

• driwe
• drywe
• droke
• drwe
• drowes
• wrose
• drosey
• drews
• drowzy
• drower
• drowd
• drownes
• drouse
• trouse
• drowsey
• drawe
• drousey
• drousy
• drowre
• drows
• drors
• drowth
• drewsed
• drosy
• drowe
• dresse
• dowsy
• drosse
• drewee
• drowze
• drowsee
• drwose
• drowce
• eroose
• doowst
• drowve
• dropsie
• drosssel
• Growce
• saowse
• drossie
• diosse
• grawse
• Drowzee
• Drosle
• Drousie
• drozze
• arowsel
• Dvorse
• Drowpsise
• Rownse
• Dropte
• Drwase
• Frowie
• trowte
• Drysse
• drerse
• drawsle

Etymology of DROWSE

The word "drowse" originated from the Middle English word "drous" or "drowsen", which derived from the Old English word "drūsian". This Old English term meant "to fall asleep" or "to become inactive". The word eventually evolved into "drowse" in modern English and retained its meaning of a light sleepiness or a state of reduced activity or alertness.

Similar spelling words for DROWSE

• rose,
• dreck,
• drees,
• dreg,
• browse,
• dross,
• DREWS,
• Druze,
• Druse,
• drops,
• rouse,
• Drago,
• dreese,
• draco,
• drewes,
• drowsier,
• drowns,
• drage,
• dories,
• draws,
• drowsy,
• dose,
• dregs,
• rows,
• dryas,
• dries,
• dress,
• drones,
• drake.

Plural form of DROWSE is DROWSES

Conjugate verb Drowse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have drowsed

you would have drowsed

he/she/it would have drowsed

we would have drowsed

they would have drowsed

I would have drowse

you would have drowse

he/she/it would have drowse

we would have drowse

they would have drowse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been drowsing

you would have been drowsing

he/she/it would have been drowsing

we would have been drowsing

they would have been drowsing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would drowse

you would drowse

he/she/it would drowse

we would drowse

they would drowse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be drowsing

you would be drowsing

he/she/it would be drowsing

we would be drowsing

they would be drowsing

FUTURE

I will drowse

you will drowse

he/she/it will drowse

we will drowse

they will drowse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be drowsing

you will be drowsing

he/she/it will be drowsing

we will be drowsing

they will be drowsing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have drowsed

you will have drowsed

he/she/it will have drowsed

we will have drowsed

they will have drowsed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been drowsing

you will have been drowsing

he/she/it will have been drowsing

we will have been drowsing

they will have been drowsing

IMPERATIVE

you drowse

we let´s drowse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to drowse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was drowsing

you were drowsing

he/she/it was drowsing

we were drowsing

they were drowsing

PAST PARTICIPLE

drowsed

PAST PERFECT

I had drowsed

you had drowsed

he/she/it had drowsed

we had drowsed

they had drowsed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been drowsing

you had been drowsing

he/she/it had been drowsing

we had been drowsing

they had been drowsing

PRESENT

I drowse

you drowse

he/she/it drowses

we drowse

they drowse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am drowsing

you are drowsing

he/she/it is drowsing

we are drowsing

they are drowsing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

drowsing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have drowsed

you have drowsed

he/she/it has drowsed

we have drowsed

they have drowsed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been drowsing

you have been drowsing

he/she/it has been drowsing

we have been drowsing

they have been drowsing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it drowse

SIMPLE PAST

I drowsed

you drowsed

he/she/it drowsed

we drowsed

they drowsed