lull

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /lʌl/

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Noun

Singular lull

Plural lulls

1. A lull is a period of rest or reduced activity.

Verb

Plain form lull

Third-person singular lulls

Past tense lulled

Past participle lulled

Present participle lulling

Holding in one's arms is a common technique to lull into sleep.

1. (transitive) If you lull someone, you cause them to rest by soothing or calming them.
   • Synonyms: soothe and quiet