Antonyms for
dream
Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
0 antonyms 5 letters

No Antonyms Found for Dream

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All Definitions for Dream

Below are all the dictionary definitions of dream:

1Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
2To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
3A hope or wish.
4To hope, to wish.
5A visionary scheme
6A wild conceit
7An idle fancy.
8To daydream.
9To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).
10To consider the possibility (of).
11Ideal
12Perfect.
13Acronym of development, relief, and education for alien minors. [(uncountable) The process of developing
14Growth, directed change.]

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