Asleep

adjective

/əˈsliːp/

Word Frequency: 12.3

Definitions

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

"I was asleep when you called."

2.adjectiveInattentive.

"How could you miss that? Were you asleep?"

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

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

4.adjectiveDead

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