asleep
word
/əˈsɫip/
uh-SLEEP
/ɐslˈiːp/
uh-SLEEP
Definition
Being in the state of sleep; not awake. It is usually used after verbs like 'be', 'fall', or 'stay', not before a noun.
Usage & Nuances
'Asleep' is usually a predicative adjective: say 'The baby is asleep' and 'I fell asleep', not 'an asleep baby'. Before a noun, use 'sleeping': 'a sleeping baby'. Common patterns: 'fast asleep', 'half asleep', 'fall asleep'.
Spanish: dormido - dormidaPortuguese (BR): dormindo - adormecidoPortuguese (PT): a dormir - adormecidoChinese (Simplified): 睡着的 - 睡着Chinese (Traditional): 睡著的 - 睡著Hindi: सोया हुआ - नींद मेंArabic: نائم - غارق في النومBengali: ঘুমিয়েRussian: спящийJapanese: 眠っているVietnamese: đang ngủKorean: 잠들어 있는Turkish: uykudaUrdu: سویا ہواIndonesian: tertidur
Example Sentences
Are the kids asleep yet?
basic
The baby is asleep now.
basic
I fell asleep on the sofa.
basic
I was so tired that I was asleep in minutes.
natural
She was still half asleep when I called her.
natural
Don’t wake him up—he’s finally asleep.
natural