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UK//wɪˈðaʊt sliːp//US//wɪˈðaʊt slip//

Meaning of Without sleep

Not having sleep; the state of being awake.

In simple words: Not having any sleep.

Without sleep in a sentence

  • I have been awake for 48 hours, completely without sleep.
  • Some students struggle to study effectively without sleep.
  • Running a marathon without sleep can severely impact performance.
  • She felt disoriented and cranky after a night without sleep.
  • The experiment was conducted without sleep for the participants.

How to use Without sleep

"Without sleep" is often used to describe the state of being awake for an extended period, making it suitable in both formal and informal contexts. However, it might sound more dramatic in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a person wide awake, eyes wide open, with a 'sleep' meter reading zero.

Related words

Collocations with Without sleep

  • function without sleep
  • struggle without sleep
  • feel tired without sleep

Synonyms for Without sleep

Common mistakes with Without sleep

  • Confused with 'without any sleep' - both are correct but may have different emphasis.
  • Using it in negative structures incorrectly, e.g., 'I am without sleeped.'

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Frequently asked questions about Without sleep

What does Without sleep mean?

Not having any sleep.

What is the definition of Without sleep?

Not having sleep; the state of being awake.

How do you use Without sleep in a sentence?

I have been awake for 48 hours, completely without sleep.

Can you give another example of Without sleep?

Some students struggle to study effectively without sleep.

What are synonyms for Without sleep?

Common alternatives include awake, unsleeping, restless.

What words go with Without sleep?

It commonly pairs with function without sleep, struggle without sleep, feel tired without sleep.

What are common mistakes when using Without sleep?

Confused with 'without any sleep' - both are correct but may have different emphasis. Using it in negative structures incorrectly, e.g., 'I am without sleeped.'

How do you pronounce Without sleep?

US: //wɪˈðaʊt slip//, UK: //wɪˈðaʊt sliːp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Without sleep?

"Without sleep" is often used to describe the state of being awake for an extended period, making it suitable in both formal and informal contexts. However, it might sound more dramatic in formal writing.