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Meaning of ASLEEP

Pronunciation:  u'sleep

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  into a sleeping state; "he fell asleep"
  2. [adv]  in the sleep of death
 

ASLEEP is a 6 letter word that starts with A.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\A*sleep"\, a. & adv. [Pref. a- + sleep.]
1. In a state of sleep; in sleep; dormant.
         Fast asleep the giant lay supine.     --Dryden.
         By whispering winds soon lulled asleep. --Milton.
2. In the sleep of the grave; dead.
         Concerning them which are asleep . . . sorrow not,
         even as others which have no hope.    --1 Thess. iv.
                                               13.
3. Numbed, and, usually, tingling. --Udall.
         Leaning long upon any part maketh it numb, and, as
         we call it, asleep.                   --Bacon.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
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