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What is another word for light sleep?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪt slˈiːp] (IPA)

Light sleep is a stage of sleep where the brain is still active, but the body is relaxed and easy to wake up. Synonyms for light sleep include shallow sleep, light slumber, light doze, light rest, and light snooze. These terms describe a state of sleep where one is not fully unconscious, but rather in a state of restful consciousness. Light sleep can be beneficial for individuals who need to remain alert and responsive, such as parents with young infants, or night watchmen. However, for those who require deep and uninterrupted sleep for optimal functionality, light sleep can be disruptive and lead to sleep deprivation.
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  • It takes the average human seven minutes to go to sleep, but according to Hand's , it takes the same average human fifteen to twenty minutes to wake up. It is as if sleep is a pool from which emerging is more difficult than entering. When the sleeper wakes, he or she comes up by degrees, from deep sleep to light sleep to what is sometimes called "waking sleep," a state in which the sleeper can hear sounds and will even respond to questions without being aware of it later...except perhaps as fragments of dreams.
    Stephen King

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