Slept vs went to sleep - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
WEBNov 27, 2017 · Secondly, in common usage “I went to sleep at 10 pm” doesn’t mean you actually fell asleep at 10 pm. Rather, it means you got into bed and tried to fall asleep. So, in all likelihood, it’s not actually true that you were asleep at 10 pm. You shouldn't say "I slept at 10 pm" to mean "I went to sleep at 10 pm."
grammar - In "go to sleep", is "to" a particle or a preposition ...
WEBMay 13, 2018 · Go to sleep (idiom) is an idiomatic expression, so to of it is not a preposition. See the MW dictionary defines the idiom: 1: to begin sleeping. She lay down on the couch and went (right) to sleep. Tell the kids it's time to go to …
past tense - "I had fallen asleep" vs "I fell asleep" - English ...
WEBApr 29, 2021 · So in my example, both sentences mean that I went to sleep and did not answer the questions, but the difference is that the first sentence emphasizes that the event of going to sleep occurred before answering, and the second just means implies that the both actions just happened in the past and nothing more. is that right? –
What is "to sleep late"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
WEBJun 18, 2020 · Sleep is a simple verb: [Merriam-Webster] 1 : to rest in a state of sleep. But go to sleep is an idiom with a specific meaning: [Merriam-Webster] 1: to begin sleeping // She lay down on the couch and went (right) to sleep. // Tell the kids it's time to go to sleep. // After the party, I just wanted to go to sleep.
dialects - to "sleep" vs to "go to sleep" - English Language
WEBI'm from the northeast US. When describing the phenomenon of going to bed at night, or falling asleep, I always formulate the verb like that, as in "I went to bed at 10" or "I didn't fall asleep until midnight." However I frequently hear the formulation "Last night, I slept at 10" or "I usually sleep at midnight".
I laid down and went to sleep - WordReference Forums
WEBOct 17, 2019 · Welcome to the forums. I agree with Elroy - "I lay down and went to sleep" See Swan section 1.2 (page37):
grammar - Should have went vs Should have gone - English …
WEBMar 15, 2017 · 'Went' is the simple past conjugation of the verb, 'go'. Saying "I went to class, but..." is correct because the you are simply explaining something that has already happened. However, in the case of. I should have gone to class, but... you need to use the past participle. (The word 'have' is always a clue that you need to use the past participle.)
grammar - I haven't been sleeping vs I haven't slept - English …
WEBOct 25, 2015 · In this situation, Jon has been sleeping badly, he probably managed a few hours of sleep but he didn't awake refreshed and rested as he should have. From The Royal College of Psychiatrists “There is evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy can be helpful if you haven't been sleeping well for some time” .
After he went, I went to sleep. | WordReference Forums
WEBAug 8, 2021 · After he _____ (go), I went to sleep. I put down "went", but the model answer is "had gone". While I understand "had gone" is correct because it shows his going happened before my going to sleep, I'd like to know if my answer is also acceptable. To me, the word "after" already clearly shows which of the two events happened first. Many thanks!
etymology - Why does "going to kip" mean "going to sleep"?
WEBDec 31, 2013 · noun 1 British a sleep or nap: I might have a little kip [mass noun] : he was trying to get some kip. verb (kips, kipping, kipped) [no object] British sleep: he can kip on her sofa. Oxford Dictionaries has it as: mid 18th century (in the sense 'brothel'): perhaps related to Danish kippe 'hovel, tavern' Any further etymological info?