Pronunciation

/əˈsliːp/

Definitions

• Adjective: In a state of being unconscious or not awake, typically due to sleep. For example: “The baby fell asleep during the car ride.”
• Verb: To go to sleep or become unconscious. For example: “She usually falls asleep within minutes after reading a book.”
• Noun: The state of being asleep. For example: “He had a deep sleep all night.”

Phrases

• “Fall asleep” means to lose consciousness and go to sleep.
• “Stay asleep” refers to remaining asleep without waking up.
• “Be asleep” describes the condition of being in a state of sleep.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The children were sound asleep in their beds.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he finally drifted off to sleep.”
• Noun: “She woke up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep.”

Synonyms

• Asleep (adjective)
  • Unconscious
  • Slumbering
  • Dozing
  • Resting
  • Soundly sleeping
• Sleepy (adjective)
  • Tired and needing sleep
  • Drowsy
  • Half-asleep
• Conk out
  • Pass out
  • Black out
• Hibernate (for animals)
  • Halt activity and sleep for extended periods

Antonyms

• Awake
• Alert
• Conscious