asleep
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/əˈsliːp/
English
Definitions
adjective
- In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.“I was asleep when you called.”
- Inattentive.“How could you miss that? Were you asleep?”
- (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.“My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.”
- Dead
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Synonyms
dormantsleepingdozingdrowsingsound asleepslumberingslumberysleepyfast asleepsomnolentslumberousnappingdrowsydozyslumbrousbenumbed