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Dream

Involuntary mental experiences during sleep.

nightmare vision

A dream is a succession of images, thoughts, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. Dreams are often vivid and can range from realistic scenarios to surreal experiences, influenced by personal memories, emotions, fears, desires, and external stimuli.

Etymology

The word 'dream' comes from Old English drēam, meaning "a vision or impression of the mind."

Explain Like I’m 5

Dreams are like movies your brain makes while you sleep, sometimes silly and sometimes serious.

Fun Facts

Dreams often involve bizarre or impossible scenarios
People tend to dream about things they've experienced in their lives
Some people can control their dreams, a phenomenon called lucid dreaming

FAQ

What are dreams? They are a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring during sleep
Why do we dream? Scientists aren't entirely sure, but it may be related to memory consolidation or emotional processing
Are dreams always in color? No, many people report dreaming in black and white

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

state of mind mental experience

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

nightmare lucid dream daydream

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

sleep unconsciousness

Indexes

natural phenomenon psychological experience subjective temporary

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