How Do You Spell DOZE?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "doze" is spelled d-o-z-e and is pronounced /doʊz/. The letter "o" in "doze" is pronounced with a long vowel sound, which is represented by the IPA symbol /oʊ/. The letter "z" is pronounced as the voiced consonant /z/ because it is followed by a silent "e". This spelling is consistent with the phonetic rules of English, where the letter "e" at the end of a word can make a preceding vowel sound longer, and the letter "z" represents the /z/ sound when followed by a silent "e".

DOZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Doze is a verb that refers to the action of sleeping lightly or taking a short nap, usually during the day. When someone dozes off, they enter a state of light sleep where they may be easily awakened. This drowsy and semi-conscious state is often characterized by the eyelids becoming heavy, the head nodding or drooping, and a temporary loss of awareness of one's surroundings. It is common to doze while sitting or reclining in a comfortable position, such as in a chair or on a couch.

    To doze can also indicate a state of idleness or inattentiveness. It may refer to a person being lost in thought or daydreaming, exhibiting a lack of focus or concentration. In this context, it means to be mentally absent or absorbed in one's own world, preventing one from fully participating in a conversation or activity.

    Additionally, doze can be used as a noun to denote a short period of light sleep or a nap, similar to a siesta. A doze can range in duration, from a few minutes to around half an hour, providing a brief respite and refreshing the mind.

    Overall, doze describes both the act of sleeping lightly and the state of being inattentive or lost in thought, encompassing physical and mental aspects of temporary disengagement from the immediate environment.

  2. • A light sleep.
    • To be half asleep; to be drowsy; to sleep lightly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DOZE

The word "doze" originated in the early 17th century and its etymology is uncertain. It is believed to have emerged from the Middle English word "dosen", which means "to be dazed or stupefied". "Dosen" itself likely came from the Old Norse word "dāsa", meaning "to doze" or "to be sleepy". Ultimately, the precise origins and development of the word "doze" are not completely clear.

Idioms with the word DOZE

  • doze off The idiom "doze off" means to fall asleep, or to drift into a light state of sleep unintentionally or gradually.

Similar spelling words for DOZE

Plural form of DOZE is DOZES

Conjugate verb Doze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dozed
you would have dozed
he/she/it would have dozed
we would have dozed
they would have dozed
I would have doze
you would have doze
he/she/it would have doze
we would have doze
they would have doze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dozing
you would have been dozing
he/she/it would have been dozing
we would have been dozing
they would have been dozing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would doze
you would doze
he/she/it would doze
we would doze
they would doze

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dozing
you would be dozing
he/she/it would be dozing
we would be dozing
they would be dozing

FUTURE

I will doze
you will doze
he/she/it will doze
we will doze
they will doze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dozing
you will be dozing
he/she/it will be dozing
we will be dozing
they will be dozing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dozed
you will have dozed
he/she/it will have dozed
we will have dozed
they will have dozed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dozing
you will have been dozing
he/she/it will have been dozing
we will have been dozing
they will have been dozing

IMPERATIVE

you doze
we let´s doze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to doze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dozing
you were dozing
he/she/it was dozing
we were dozing
they were dozing

PAST PARTICIPLE

dozed

PAST PERFECT

I had dozed
you had dozed
he/she/it had dozed
we had dozed
they had dozed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dozing
you had been dozing
he/she/it had been dozing
we had been dozing
they had been dozing

PRESENT

I doze
you doze
he/she/it dozes
we doze
they doze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dozing
you are dozing
he/she/it is dozing
we are dozing
they are dozing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dozing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dozed
you have dozed
he/she/it has dozed
we have dozed
they have dozed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dozing
you have been dozing
he/she/it has been dozing
we have been dozing
they have been dozing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it doze

SIMPLE PAST

I dozed
you dozed
he/she/it dozed
we dozed
they dozed

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