Word ASLEEP: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

asleep

🇺🇸 [əˈsliːp]

Meanings

In a state of rest or unconsciousness, typically when the body and mind are not active and are in a period of sleep. It can also describe someone who is not aware of their surroundings or inattentive.

Examples

• She was already asleep when I called her.
• He fell asleep during the movie.
• The baby is asleep in the crib.

Synonyms

sleeping • resting • unconscious

Antonyms

awake • alert • conscious