ASLEEP
asleep
(adjective) in a state of sleep; “were all asleep when the phone rang”; “fell asleep at the wheel”
asleep
(adverb) into a sleeping state; “he fell asleep”
asleep
(adverb) in the sleep of death
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
asleep (comparative more asleep, superlative most asleep)
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
(slang) Inattentive.
(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
(euphemistic) dead
Usage notes
• Not used in attributive position. sleeping is used instead.
Synonyms
• dormant
Antonyms
• awake
Anagrams
• Sapele, elapse, please, sapele
Source: Wiktionary
A*sleep", a. & adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + sleep.]
1. In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.
Fast asleep the giant lay supine. Dryden.
By whispering winds soon lulled asleep. Milton.
2. In the sleep of the grave; dead.
Concerning them which are asleep . . . sorrow not, even as others
which have no hope. 1 Thess. iv. 13.
3. Numbed, and, usually, tingling. Udall.
Leaning long upon any part maketh it numb, and, as we call it,
asleep. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition