What does DREAM mean?

Dream Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a persons mind during sleep.
2. (Noun) A cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
3. (Verb) Experience dreams during sleep.
4. (Verb) Contemplate the possibility of doing something or that something might be the case.

Pronunciations:

• US: /driːm/
• UK: /driːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dream" originated from the Old English word "drēam" meaning "joy, mirth, noisy merriment." The noun sense of "a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a persons mind during sleep" dates back to the late 13th century. The verb sense of "experience dreams during sleep" dates back to the early 14th century. The figurative sense of "cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal" dates back to the mid-17th century. The word "dream" is commonly used in literature, music, and everyday conversation to refer to both nighttime dreams and personal aspirations or goals.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Fantasy, vision, nightmare, illusion, hallucination
• (Verb) Imagine, visualize, fancy, conceive, envisage

Related Words:

• Wish
• Hopes
• Goals
• Think
• Trust

Example Sentences:

1. She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains and oceans.
2. His dream is to become a famous musician and tour the world.
3. She often dreams of her deceased grandmother.
4. He dreams of starting his own