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Meaning of asleep

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

asleep

Pronunciation:/əˈsliːp/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: I was asleep when you called.

  2. Inattentive.

    Example: How could you miss that? Were you asleep?

  3. (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

    Example: My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.

  4. Dead