dream (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “dream”

1. a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
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   Last night, I had a dream where I could fly over the city like a superhero.
2. a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal
   His dream is to travel the world and experience different cultures.
3. an unrealistic or self-deluding fantasy
   Her latest business idea seemed like a dream, too good to be true.

verb “dream”

1. to experience thoughts, images, and sensations in your mind while you are asleep
   I often dream about being on a deserted island, far away from the noise of the city.
2. to desire or hope for something to happen in the future
   Every night before bed, she dreams of winning the lottery and buying a mansion.
3. to indulge in fantasies about something desired
   During the long meeting, he couldn't help but dream about his upcoming vacation.
4. to contemplate the possibility of something, often something desirable
   After the misunderstanding, she said, "I wouldn't dream of accusing you falsely."

adjective “dream”

1. describing something as being the ultimate or an extremely desirable example of its kind
   They described their vacation in the Bahamas as a dream experience, with perfect weather and beautiful beaches.