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asleep

Pronunciation: [əˈsliːp]

Word

Learn how to use asleep in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “state of being”

(adjective) when someone is in a state of rest where they are not awake. If you are asleep, you are resting and your body is getting ready for more energy.

Example

After a long day, he fell asleep quickly and slept through the night.

Example

She was not asleep; she was reading a book.

Example

Are you already asleep, or can we still talk?

Context: “state of being”

(verb) to cause someone to be in a state of rest where they are not awake, often used in phrases. It’s like when you help someone fall into sleep.

Example

The gentle music helped to asleep the baby.

Example

The loud noise did not asleep him at all; he stayed wide awake.

Example

Can you asleep your younger sibling with a lullaby?

How to pronounce asleep

Pronunciation: [əˈsliːp]

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