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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.

Similar words: sleeplessness

Common phrases: chronic insomnia, suffer from insomnia, treat insomnia

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.

Similar words: sleeplessness

Common phrases: temporary insomnia, brief insomnia, bout of 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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