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asleep
/əˈsliːp/
[/əˈsliːp/]
sleeping
Beginneradjective
Definition
Asleep means in a state of sleep.
Example
The cat is asleep on the sofa.
The cat is asleep on the sofa.
Etymology
From 'a-' (in a state of) plus 'sleep'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective; the opposite of 'awake'.