asleep
as
ˈəs
ēs
leep
lip
lip
British pronunciation
/ɐslˈiːp/

Definition & Meaning of "asleep"in English

asleep
01

not conscious or awake

asleep definition and meaning
example
Examples
The baby was fast asleep in her crib, completely unaware of the world around her.
She lay still and asleep, undisturbed by the noise outside.
02

dead

03

(of a part of the body) lacking physical sensation temporarily

example
Examples
I must have sat too long, my leg is completely asleep.
Her arm went asleep after lying on it all night.
asleep
01

into a sleeping state

asleep definition and meaning
02

in the sleep of death

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