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Dead asleep Meaning in English

expression

ˈdɛd/ /əˈsɫip
DED uh-SLEEP
dˈɛd/ /ɐslˈiːp
DED uh-SLEEP

Definição

Completely and deeply asleep; not easily woken.

Uso & Nuances

Informal and emphasizes being in a very deep sleep, often used to show someone will not wake up easily. Common in phrases: 'was dead asleep', 'is dead asleep'. Do not use literally; it's figurative.

Frases de Exemplo

He was dead asleep when the phone rang.

basic

The baby is dead asleep in her crib.

basic

I was dead asleep when you called last night.

basic

Don’t bother waking him—he’s dead asleep after that long trip.

natural

She was so dead asleep that she didn’t hear the thunderstorm.

natural

By midnight, everyone in the house was dead asleep.

natural