Dreams
Definition: The thoughts or mental images of a person during sleep. The Bible refers to natural dreams, dreams from God, and dreams that involve divination.—Job 20:8; Num. 12:6; Zech. 10:2.
dream
[dreem] Show IPA noun, verb, dreamed ordreamt, dream⋅ing, adjective–noun1. | a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep. |
2. | the sleeping state in which this occurs. |
3. | an object seen in a dream. |
4. | an involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake. |
5. | a vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydream; reverie. |
6. | an aspiration; goal; aim: A trip to Europe is his dream. |
8. | something of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellence.
Synonyms: 1. Dream, nightmare, and vision refer to the kinds of mental images that form during sleep. Dream is the general term for any such succession of images. A nightmare is a dream that brings fear or anxiety: frightened by a nightmare. Vision refers to a series of images of unusual vividness, clarity, order, and significance, sometimes seen in a dream. Medical Dictionary dream (drēm) n. A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Cite This Source |
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