"asleep" as adjective
1 - In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
2 - Inattentive.
3 - (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
asleep
/əˈsliːp/
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Definition
Asleep means in a state of sleep, where a person is resting and not awake or conscious. It describes the condition of being in a deep sleep, where the body and mind are relaxed and the person is not aware of their surroundings.
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Brainstorm asleep
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Synonyms
1 - slumbering
2 - sleeping
3 - dormant
4 - resting
5 - dormant
6 - sleeping
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Antonyms
1 - vigilant
2 - lively
3 - energetic
4 - busy
5 - occupied
6 - engaged
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Examples in Context
1 - She elbowed him softly, knowing he could fall asleep .
1 - Le dio un codazo suave, sabiendo que podría quedarse dormido .
2 - She remarked with joy that the baby was finally asleep .
2 - Comentó con alegría que el bebé por fin se había dormido .
3 - More often than not, I fall asleep watching television on the couch.
3 - Casi siempre me quedo dormido viendo la televisión en el sofá.
4 - We might have a tipple later, once the kids are asleep upstairs.
4 - Quizás tomemos una copita luego, cuando los niños estén dormidos arriba.
5 - If you cut the lights now, the kids might finally fall asleep .
5 - Si apagas la luz ahora, los niños por fin podrían quedarse dormidos .
6 - That viral tweet was literally a random shower thought I posted half asleep .
6 - Ese tuit viral fue literalmente una idea de ducha aleatoria que publiqué medio dormido .
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Grandpa Snoozing GIF by moodman
Tired School GIF by Bounce
Bored Season 3 GIF by The Office
Book Dreaming GIF
Temptation Island Sleeping GIF by RTL
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