asleep

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   into a sleeping state

   I fell asleep at my desk.

2. 2
   adj

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

   I was asleep when you called.

3. 3
   adj

   Inattentive.

   How could you miss that? Were you asleep?

4. 4
   adj

   Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

   My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.

5. 5
   adv

   in the sleep of death

6. 6
   adj

   in a state of sleep

7. 7
   adj

   lacking sensation

8. 8
   adj

   dead

Etymology

From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + sleep.