asleep
/əˈsliːp/
adjective
- 1
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
“I was asleep when you called.”
- 2
Inattentive.
“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.
“My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.”
- 4
Dead
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