First Known Use: 13th century
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1asleep
adjective \ə-ˈslēp\
: in a state of sleep : sleeping
: lacking any feeling
Full Definition of ASLEEP
1
: being in a state of sleep
2
: dead
3
: lacking sensation : numb
4
a : inactive, dormant b : not alert : indifferent
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Origin of ASLEEP
Middle English aslepe, from Old English on slæpe
Related to ASLEEP
- Antonyms
- awake, sleepless, wakeful, wide-awake
Rhymes with ASLEEP
2asleep
adverb
Definition of ASLEEP
1
: into a state of sleep
2
: into the sleep of death
3
: into a state of inactivity, sluggishness, or indifference
First Known Use of ASLEEP
13th century
ASLEEP Defined for Kids
1asleep
adjective \ə-ˈslēp\
Definition of ASLEEP for Kids
1
: being in a state of sleep
2
: having no feeling <My foot is asleep.>
2asleep
adverb
Definition of ASLEEP for Kids
: into a state of sleep <I fell asleep during the movie.>
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