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* Tagalog: {{t|tl|tulog}} |
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* Ukrainian: {{t|uk|спля́чий}} |
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* Urdu: {{t|ur|خوابیدہ|tr=xwābidah or xābidah}} |
* Urdu: {{t|ur|خوابیدہ|tr=xwābidah or xābidah}} |
Revision as of 20:03, 3 August 2024
Englisch
Etymology
From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + sleep.
Pronunciation
Adjective
asleep (not comparable) (predicative only)
- In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
- I was asleep when you called.
- Never disturb a man asleep.
- (slang) Inattentive.
- How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
- 1997, George Carlin, Brain Droppings[1], New York: Hyperion Books, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 83:
- The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it.
- (of a body part) Having a numb oder prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
- My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.
- 2003, Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Don't Dance:
- Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep. She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.
- (euphemistic) Dead.
Usage notes
- Not used in attributive position; sleeping is used instead.
- That dog is asleep. — Where is the sleeping dog?
Antonyms
Derived terms
Translations
in a state of sleep
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inattentive
numb or prickling
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See also
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