asleep

adjectivecommon in dialogue

//əˈsliːp//

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

adjective

1
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
I was asleep when you called.
Never disturb a man asleep.
2
slangInattentive.
How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it.
3
Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.
Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep. She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.
4
Dead.

Etymology

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

asked · Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).Askin · A surname.asking · That asks; that expresses a question or request.

asleep · In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

asparagus · Any of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus having…aspect · Any specific feature, part, or element of something.aspen · Pertaining to the aspen tree.

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