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Asleep

/əˈsliːp/

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

📖 Definitions of "Asleep"

adjective
  1. 1

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

    "I was asleep when you called."

  2. 2

    Inattentive.

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

  3. 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. 4

    Dead

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