asleep (adj.)

  1. in a state of sleep; were all asleep when the phone rang; fell asleep at the wheel'

    asleep (adv.)

  1. into a sleeping state; he fell asleep'

  2. in the sleep of death

    asleep (adj.)

  1. lacking sensation; my foot is asleep; numb with cold

    [ Syn: benumbed , numb ]

  2. dead; he is deceased; our dear departed friend

    [ Syn: at peace , at rest , deceased , departed , gone ]

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