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What happens when we sleep? | The Economist
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Jerry Liu posted on 2022/10/22Ever wonder what's *really* happening in your brain while you sleep? This fascinating explainer from The Economist dives into the science of sleep, covering everything from circadian rhythms to REM and deep sleep stages. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to sleep science and learn practical insights into why sleep is so crucial for your health!
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chronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
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UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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US /ˈrɪðəm/
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UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
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US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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