Meaning of the word asleep in English

What does asleep mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

asleep

US /əˈsliːp/
UK /əˈsliːp/
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Adjective

1.

in a state of sleep

Example:
The baby is finally asleep.
He fell asleep on the couch.
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2.

lacking awareness or responsiveness; numb

Example:
My foot went asleep after sitting for so long.
The city seemed asleep, with no one on the streets.
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