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

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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

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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

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