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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

organic process, biological process go
a process occurring in living organisms

activity, bodily process, body process, bodily function go
an organic process that takes place in the body

sleeping
the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

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sleepwalking, somnambulism, somnambulation, noctambulism, noctambulation go
walking by a person who is asleep
sleep talking, somniloquy, somniloquism go
uttering speech while asleep
nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze go
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
doze, drowse go
a light fitful sleep