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2
to die;to rest (in peace);to lie (buried);to sleep (in the grave)
彼は今地下に眠っている。
He is dead and buried now.
3
only applies to
ねむる
to lie idle (e.g. of resources);to lie unused;to lie untapped;to lie untouched
4
to close one's eyes
Other forms
睡る 【ねむる】