Associations to the word «Asleep»
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Wiktionary
ASLEEP, adjective. In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
ASLEEP, adjective. (slang) Inattentive.
ASLEEP, adjective. (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
ASLEEP, adjective. (euphemistic) dead
ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH, adjective. (idiomatic) Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.
Dictionary definition
ASLEEP, adverb. Into a sleeping state; "he fell asleep".
ASLEEP, adverb. In the sleep of death.
ASLEEP, adjective. In a state of sleep; "were all asleep when the phone rang"; "fell asleep at the wheel".
ASLEEP, adjective. Lacking sensation; "my foot is asleep"; "numb with cold".
ASLEEP, adjective. Dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.