insomnia
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈsɑːmniə/ · UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
insomnia means: A health problem that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
noun
SLEEP DISORDERB2
A health problem that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
- She has insomnia.
- The doctor suggested treatment for his insomnia.
- Chronic insomnia left him tired throughout the day.
TEMPORARY SLEEPLESSNESSC1
A short period when you cannot sleep.
- Stress gave me insomnia last night.
- His insomnia disappeared after the exam.
- Too much coffee can cause temporary insomnia.
Questions about insomnia
What does insomnia mean?
A health problem that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
What is insomnia in other languages?
Türkçe: uykusuzluk · Español: insomnio · Français: insomnie · Deutsch: Schlaflosigkeit · Italiano: insonnia · 日本語: 不眠症
How do you pronounce insomnia?
In American English /ɪnˈsɑːmniə/; in British English /ɪnˈsɒmniə/.
How do you use insomnia in a sentence?
She has insomnia. The doctor suggested treatment for his insomnia.
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