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dreamed

/ˈdɹiːmd/

dreamed is the simple past and past participle of dream.

Meaning of dream

Verb

dream (third-person singular simple present dreams, present participle dreaming, simple past and past participle dreamed or dreamt)

  1. (intransitive) To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
    • Although people primarily dream during the REM phase of sleeping, they can dream during non-REM sleep as well.
  2. (intransitive) To hope, to wish.
    • Lucy dreams of becoming a scientist when she grows up.
  3. (intransitive) To daydream.
    • Stop dreaming and get back to work.
  4. (transitive) To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).
    • I dreamed a vivid dream last night.
  5. (intransitive) To consider the possibility (of).
    • I wouldn't dream of snubbing you in public.

See all 9 meanings of dream

Forms of dreamed

alternative formdreamt

Words formed from dreamed

Phrases with dreamed

Words that rhyme with dreamed

Questions about dreamed

What is dreamed the simple past and past participle of?
Dreamed is the simple past and past participle of dream.
How do you pronounce dreamed?
Dreamed is pronounced /ˈdɹiːmd/.

Words near dreamed in the dictionary

  1. dreamcatchers
  2. dreamchild
  3. dreamchildren
  4. dreamcore
  5. dreame
  6. dreamed
  7. dreamed on
  8. dreamed up
  9. dreamedst
  10. dreamee
  11. dreamees

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