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I was sleeping from 9 vs I slept from 9

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was sleeping from 9' implies that the action of sleeping started at 9 and continued for a period of time. 'I slept from 9' indicates that the action of sleeping occurred at 9 and finished at some point in the past.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 862 views

I was sleeping from 9

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the continuous action of sleeping that started at 9.

This phrase is used to describe an ongoing action that started at a specific time in the past and continued for a period of time.
  • I was sleeping in my new jammies.
  • She was sleeping, I was in my room.
  • I was sleeping in the dryer and got caught in your sheets.
  • I was sleeping with the man I love.
  • I was sleeping 3 feet away from her.
  • Lulu gave me a manicure while I was sleeping.
  • Maybe the power entered me while I was sleeping.
  • She seemed a lot less crazy when I was sleeping with her.
  • This plane landed while I was sleeping.
  • While I was sleeping on it, Max.
  • Some guy kicked in my door while I was sleeping.
  • I was sleeping, and he was drowning.
  • I told them I was sleeping downstairs on the couch.
  • I was sleeping in front of the fireplace when it came in.
  • He thought I was sleeping, but I heard.
  • I think somebody trimmed my fingernails while I was sleeping.
  • When I was sleeping at the hospital, I had this strange dream.
  • I was sleeping in my bed. when my door opened.
  • And they always felt like I was sleeping with strangers.
  • I told Massimo I was sleeping over at Serena's.

Alternatives:

  • I was asleep from 9
  • I had been sleeping from 9

I slept from 9

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the specific action of sleeping that occurred at 9.

This phrase is used to describe a specific action of sleeping that took place at a particular time in the past.
  • I slept at college and then I came here for breakfast at 9:30.
  • Fitz and I slept together twice.
  • I slept with my freshman roommate.
  • Directive 92/72/EEC shall be repealed from 9 September 2003.
  • But last night when I slept with you, I slept really comfortably.
  • I slept in a sleeping bag.
  • The bed was big. I slept there so as not to wake you.
  • No, I slept the whole flight.
  • I slept very badly last night.
  • I slept in a manger when I was a baby.
  • I slept with that guy freshman week.
  • I slept with someone you don't know about.
  • Grandfather appeared to me whilst I slept.
  • I slept at the sarge's.
  • Mark still wanted to make sure I slept soundly.
  • I wish I slept with Whitney Cummings in real life.
  • She claims I slept with her ex-husband Tom.
  • I slept like a drugged log.
  • I slept like a log, thank you.
  • I slept with that girl once.

Alternatives:

  • I fell asleep at 9
  • I went to sleep at 9

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