Drift off

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verb

To gradually start to sleep.

After a long day, she began to drift off on the couch.
Visual representation of "drift off" - To gradually start to sleep

Often appears as...

  • drift off to sleep
  • drift off at night
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Nighttime Usage

Often used to describe the process of falling asleep at night or during normal sleeping hours.

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Every night, I just lie in bed and drift off while listening to soft music.
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Peaceful Transition

Implies a gentle and peaceful transition from wakefulness to sleep, without abrupt changes.

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In the quiet of her room, she would drift off into a calm sleep.
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Unintentional Sleep

Can suggest accidental or unplanned beginning of sleep, especially in unintended places.

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He was so tired that he started to drift off in class.
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