asleep

adjective

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

(slang) Inattentive.

(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

(euphemistic) Dead.

Synonyms for asleep

sleepingn nappingadj sleepyadj benumbedadj zonked comatoseadj numbadj unconsciousadj dormantadj

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