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Asleep - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Asleep means in a state of sleep, not awake or conscious. It describes someone or something resting with reduced awareness, such as The baby is asleep in the crib.

asleep

/əˈslip/ /əˈsliːp/

Definition:

In a state of sleep; not awake.

Synonyms:

sleeping, dozing, napping, slumbering

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

awake, alert

Common Collocations:

fall asleep, fast asleep, sound asleep, half asleep

Derivatives:

sleep, sleepy, sleepless

Usage Tips:

Use "asleep" after verbs like "fall" or "be" to describe someone sleeping. Avoid using it before a noun.

Common Phrases:

fast asleep, sound asleep, dead asleep

Etymology:

From Old English "on slǣpe," meaning "in sleep."

Examples:

  • 1. The baby is asleep in the crib.
  • 2. She fell asleep during the movie.
  • 3. He was sound asleep by midnight.
  • 4. The cat lies asleep on the sofa.

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