| drowse | (v) be on the verge of sleeping, See also: drowse off, Example: The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class |
| fall asleep | (v) change from a waking to a sleeping state, Syn. dope off, drowse off, drop off, doze off, nod off, drift off, flake out, Ant. wake up, Example: he always falls asleep during lectures |