to nest
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2.7
- verb
- /nɛst/
- It looks like they're nesting.
Examples
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Birds nested and sang in the tree, and she nested and sang in her house.
Fiction book (1995) -
We all decided to nest in the cozy corner of the room, away from the drafty windows.
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We will nest here for the night.
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You can nest in the trees or wherever you find a good space for a home.
Academic text (2005) -
So this one, I'm going to nest right up here.
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And yes, I'm like slowly just nesting and getting comfy.
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Well, come on, we all know Becki And even she's falling victim to the urge to nest.
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Whatever troubled her veered away and nested somewhere in the trees among the unseen birds.
Fiction book (2002) -
After a long day, she loved to nest on the couch with a warm blanket and a good book.
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On cold winter nights, the cat will often nest in my lap, purring softly.
Synonyms
44
2.0
Move close and settle into a warm, comfortable position, often with a person or pet
34
2.7
To sit or lie in a place and relax
33
1.0
Moving yourself into a comfortable position for warmth or safety
25
3.1
Sit down and relax as if you are at home
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4.2
To rest or sleep in a high place like a tree
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3.6
Move into a small comfortable place to feel warm and safe
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8.6
To put someone or something in a comfortable, safe place
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3.8
To press close to someone or something to be warm and comfortable
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
Use a job or position to get money for yourself in a dishonest way
Compounds
- Specialized
1
8.8
A tropical fern with long curved leaves that form a round nest in tree forks
- Australian
A fern that climbs trees and has broad leaves that look like a bird's nest
- NSFW
A hidden group of people who stay inactive until they get orders to do illegal or violent acts
How Comfortable
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb nest meaning to settle comfortably comes from the same image: it is like making yourself into a safe, warm 'nest', so to 'nest' into a chair is to settle in and feel cosy.