A2noun 1K

Dream

🇬🇧 UK /["/driːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/driːm/"]/

Meaning of Dream

a series of images, events and feelings that happen in your mind while you are asleep

In simple words: A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.

Dream in a sentence

• I had a wonderful dream last night about flying.
• Her dream of becoming an artist came true when her painting was exhibited.
• I often daydream during class when I'm bored.
• He wants to pursue his dream of starting a bakery.
• In some cultures, people believe that dreams can predict the future.

How to use Dream

Typically used to describe experiences during sleep. Can also refer to aspirations or goals, but using it in a metaphorical sense might be less common in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'dream catcher' — something that catches your dreams while you sleep.

Related words

Collocations with Dream

• awful
• bad
• disturbing
• dream
• have
• awake from
• come true
• haunt somebody
• plague somebody
• interpretation
• in a/​the dream
• dream about
• as (if) in a dream
• sweet dreams
• big
• great
• lifelong
• cherish
• have
• achieve
• come true
• turn into a nightmare
• turn sour
• holiday
• home
• house
• dream of
• the American dream
• the… of somebody’s dreams
• beyond somebody’s wildest dreams

Synonyms for Dream

• vision
• fantasy
• illusion
• aspiration
• hope

Opposites of Dream

• nightmare
• reality

Common mistakes with Dream

• Confused with 'nightmare' which refers to bad dreams.
• Using 'dream' as a verb incorrectly in past simple.
• Overusing the term for aspirations; can sound vague.

Frequently asked questions about Dream

What does Dream mean?

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.

What is the definition of Dream?

a series of images, events and feelings that happen in your mind while you are asleep

How do you use Dream in a sentence?

I had a wonderful dream last night about flying.

Can you give another example of Dream?

Her dream of becoming an artist came true when her painting was exhibited.

What are synonyms for Dream?

Common alternatives include vision, fantasy, illusion, aspiration, hope.

What is the opposite of Dream?

Opposite meanings include nightmare, reality.

What words go with Dream?

It commonly pairs with awful, bad, disturbing, dream, have, awake from, come true, haunt somebody, plague somebody, interpretation, in a/​the dream, dream about, as (if) in a dream, sweet dreams, big, great, lifelong, cherish, have, achieve, come true, turn into a nightmare, turn sour, holiday, home, house, dream of, the American dream, the… of somebody’s dreams, beyond somebody’s wildest dreams.

What are common mistakes when using Dream?

Confused with 'nightmare' which refers to bad dreams. Using 'dream' as a verb incorrectly in past simple. Overusing the term for aspirations; can sound vague.

How do you pronounce Dream?

US: /["/driːm/"]/, UK: /["/driːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dream?

Typically used to describe experiences during sleep. Can also refer to aspirations or goals, but using it in a metaphorical sense might be less common in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Dream?

"Dream" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.