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I'm getting a bit sleepy vs I'm getting sleepy

Both these phrases are correct; however, they express slightly different meanings. 'I'm getting a bit sleepy' implies a mild level of sleepiness, while 'I'm getting sleepy' is a more general statement about feeling tired. The addition of 'a bit' in the first phrase adds a nuance of slight sleepiness.
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I'm getting a bit sleepy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a mild level of sleepiness.

This phrase is used to indicate a slight feeling of sleepiness. It implies that the person is starting to feel tired but not excessively so.

Examples:

  • I'm getting a bit sleepy, I think I'll go to bed soon.
  • After a long day at work, I'm getting a bit sleepy.
  • She yawned, saying, 'I'm getting a bit sleepy.'
  • As the night wore on, he found himself getting a bit sleepy.
  • I'm getting a bit sleepy, maybe I should take a short nap.
  • Feb 26, 2019 ... I'm getting a bit sleepy now, and encountered this half typed post… DS9503 Zener diode has a simple 6-pin SMD package, but I did not see ...
  • Jun 3, 2023 ... ... I'm getting a bit sleepy write/think (I just had to start right before the time I typically go to bed). Upvote 15. Downvote 12 Go to comments
  • Sep 5, 2018 ... ... of word[i+1]. Edit3: I'm getting a bit sleepy, I hope you can figure it out and if not, you can use the spoiler. Have fun. Upvote 3. Downvote
  • Jun 1, 2016 ... I downloaded the Toshiba sleep resetter but the program didn't recognise the hard drive. I'm getting a bit sleepy now, so I yhink I'll give it a ...
  • Oct 14, 2008 ... ... I'm getting a bit sleepy just thinking back to my viewing experience. If you have a burning desire to see a scary car park revist Fincher's ...
  • Aug 1, 2020 ... I'm getting a bit sleepy and at the brain fog stage, but I wanted to share this poem tonight, as I said, to leave you all with something a ...
  • I tried to write a proper response but I'm getting a bit sleepy so instead I'll just do bullet points from my own personal experience! Running a species ...
  • Mar 26, 2006 ... I'm getting a bit sleepy and I don't know what else to write for now. For pictures, please visit the gallery. (God, I look like such a ...
  • Aug 18, 2019 ... It's past my bed time and I'm getting a bit sleepy. Do you mean "With JP1 shorted and C*2*" not added? I was talking about that in post #5 ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm starting to feel a little sleepy.
  • I'm beginning to get drowsy.
  • I'm starting to feel a bit tired.
  • I'm starting to feel a bit drowsy.
  • I'm starting to feel a bit fatigued.

I'm getting sleepy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general feeling of sleepiness.

This phrase is used to indicate a general sense of feeling tired or sleepy. It does not specify the level of sleepiness.

Examples:

  • I'm getting sleepy, I should probably go to bed.
  • After the long journey, she was getting sleepy.
  • He rubbed his eyes, saying, 'I'm getting sleepy.'
  • As the movie progressed, she found herself getting sleepy.
  • I'm getting sleepy, maybe I should call it a night.
  • Feb 15, 2022 ... ... I'm getting sleepy even if I take coffee. It doesn't have any effect to me anymore, just the same way to my mother who loves coffee. Upvote 1
  • Apr 25, 2016 ... I'm getting sleepy frequently when I start writing my thesis. I have trouble focusing and get easily distracted. What should I do? All ...
  • Jun 7, 2023 ... I'd also generally say something more like, "Man! I'm getting sleepy!" when I use sleepy versus just "I'm tired." Upvote 2. Downvote Award
  • 6 days ago ... I'm getting sleepy it's time for my husband to lay down to I kno I'm not the only one b feeling like this.
  • Feb 21, 2015 ... In English grammar, the issue is usage — which is preferred? In this case, it really doesn't matter. If you are speaking: “I'm getting sleepy” ...
  • Sep 16, 2018 ... ... I'm Getting Sleepy” Cues… There are several signs your little one will start showing you when she is getting sleepy. It is during this time ...
  • Apr 12, 2017 ... I don't like prompts telling me 'I'm getting sleepy' at 5pm. I'm not getting sleepy, and I don't wish to be told how I'm feeling. What are ...
  • May 27, 2021 ... It's such a nice scent that... I'm getting.... sleepy... Ah! Home Idle 2: Riddle gave me a grooming glove for horses for my birthday ...
  • Jul 20, 2017 ... Synonym for I'm getting sleepy. getting sleepy means that you're not feeling sleepy yet I mean getting goes before than feel|"Getting ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm starting to feel tired.
  • I'm beginning to feel sleepy.
  • I'm starting to get sleepy.
  • I'm starting to feel fatigued.
  • I'm starting to feel drowsy.

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