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Meaning of Tossed and turned
To move restlessly in bed without sleeping.
In simple words: To move around in bed because you can't sleep.
Tossed and turned in a sentence
- I was so anxious that I kept **tossing and turning** all night.
- After the scary movie, she **tossed and turned** in her sleep.
- He finally gave up after hours of **tossing and turning**.
How to use Tossed and turned
Used in informal conversations to describe restless sleeping. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine tossing a salad and turning it over—just like you in bed!
Related words
Collocations with Tossed and turned
- toss and turn
- tossed about
- tossing all night
Synonyms for Tossed and turned
- restless
- tossing
- turning
- fidgeting
Opposites of Tossed and turned
- slept peacefully
- rested soundly
Common mistakes with Tossed and turned
- Confusing with 'toss' or 'turn' separately.
- Using in a context where sleep isn't mentioned.
- Mispronouncing the phrase.
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Frequently asked questions about Tossed and turned
What does Tossed and turned mean?
To move around in bed because you can't sleep.
What is the definition of Tossed and turned?
To move restlessly in bed without sleeping.
How do you use Tossed and turned in a sentence?
I was so anxious that I kept **tossing and turning** all night.
Can you give another example of Tossed and turned?
After the scary movie, she **tossed and turned** in her sleep.
What are synonyms for Tossed and turned?
Common alternatives include restless, tossing, turning, fidgeting.
What is the opposite of Tossed and turned?
Opposite meanings include slept peacefully, rested soundly.
What words go with Tossed and turned?
It commonly pairs with toss and turn, tossed about, tossing all night.
What are common mistakes when using Tossed and turned?
Confusing with 'toss' or 'turn' separately. Using in a context where sleep isn't mentioned. Mispronouncing the phrase.
How do you pronounce Tossed and turned?
US: //ˈtɔːst ənd tɜrnd//, UK: //ˈtɒst ənd tɜːnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Tossed and turned?
Used in informal conversations to describe restless sleeping. Avoid in formal writing.