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asleep

as·leep

UK/əˈsliːp/ US/ʌˈslip/ common slang
adjective (3) adverb (2)

adjective

1.

in a state of sleep

  • “were all asleep when the phone rang”
  • “fell asleep at the wheel”
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2.

lacking sensation

  • “my foot is asleep”
  • “numb with cold”
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3.

dead

  • “he is deceased”
  • “our dear departed friend”
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adverb

1.

into a sleeping state

  • “he fell asleep”
2.

in the sleep of death

Origin

From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + sleep.

Phrases

  • asleep at the switch
  • asleep at the wheel
  • dead asleep
  • every shut eye isn't asleep
  • fall asleep
  • fall asleep in the Lord
  • falling asleep
  • fast asleep

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See also

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