asleep.
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
Meaning & usage
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
I was asleep when you called.
Never disturb a man asleep.
Inattentive.
How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.
Dead.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + sleep.
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