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List of meaning for asleep

to be sleeping

asleep(p)(adj)

in a state of sleep

"were all asleep when the phone rang"; "fell asleep at the wheel"

asleep(p), benumbed, numb(adj)

lacking sensation

"my foot is asleep"; "numb with cold"

asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone(adverb)

dead

"he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend"

asleep(adverb)

into a sleeping state

"he fell asleep"

asleep(adverb)

in the sleep of death

being in a state of suspended consciousness

was sound asleep when the earthquake struck

lacking in sensation or feeling

after sitting cross-legged all afternoon, I arose only to discover that my right foot was asleep

no longer living

let us pray for those who are now asleep

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