dream

/drēm/

Definitions

1. noun

A series of images, thoughts, or emotions that occur during sleep, or a cherished aspiration or ambition.

“She had a recurring dream about winning the lottery.”

2. verb

To have a dream, or to imagine or picture something as a possibility.

“He dreams of traveling the world one day.”

3. verb

To sleep or be in a state of deep sleep.

“She dreams every night, but doesn’t remember much in the morning.”

4. noun

A scheme or plan, especially a wild or unrealistic one.

“His dream was to start a business, but it never materialized.”

Synonyms

  • ambition
  • aspiration
  • fantasy
  • vision

Antonyms

  • nightmare
  • reality