Antonyms
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1. cause

verb. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. sleep

verb. ['ˈsliːp'] be asleep.

Etymology

  • sleep (English)
  • sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. cause

verb. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. sleep

noun. ['ˈsliːp'] a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended.

Etymology

  • sleep (English)
  • sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. cause

noun. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. cause

noun. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] a justification for something existing or happening.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. cause

noun. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. cause

noun. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. cause

noun. ['ˈkɑːz, ˈkɔz'] a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.

Etymology

  • cause (English)
  • cause (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cause (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. sleep

noun. ['ˈsliːp'] a torpid state resembling deep sleep.

Etymology

  • sleep (English)
  • sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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