nap Synonyms
Another word for nap
• noun (Context 1)
A short sleep, especially one taken during the day.
"She took a quick afternoon snooze on the sofa before starting her evening shift."
• verb (Context 2)
To sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day.
"The cat usually naps on the sunny windowsill throughout the afternoon."
• noun (Context 3)
The raised, fuzzy surface of fuzzy or pile-woven fabrics such as velvet, flannel, or corduroy, consisting of short fibers lying in one direction.
"When sewing velvet, you must cut all pattern pieces in the same direction so the pile reflects light evenly."
• verb (Context 4)
To raise a soft, fibrous surface on (fabric or leather) by brushing or teasing the fibers.
"After weaving the wool, the mill workers napped the cloth to give the blankets a warm, plush finish."
Opposites of nap
The opposite of nap shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: