asleep

Meanings

• state

  The state of being asleep is characterized by closed eyes, reduced responsiveness to external stimuli, and a decrease in brain activity.

  - "After a long day of work, I look forward to falling asleep."
  - "The baby was fast asleep by 8 pm."
  - "She dozed off during the movie."

• verb

  To put or make someone or something into a state of sleep.

  - "Can you put the baby to sleep?"
  - "The lullaby put me to sleep."
  - "The medication made him sleep."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsliːp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676694"

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Antonyms

awake

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Synonyms

dormant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with asleep
dream , seem , beam , stream

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Variants

List of all variants of asleep that leads to same result
asleep , fall asleep , half asleep , a good night's sleep , not get a wink of sleep

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Forms

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asleep (state), asleep (past tense of sleep)

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Etymology

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Old English slepan, from slep, sleep.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded sleep lasted for 8 months, 6 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes, and 3 seconds.

2. The average person spends approximately 6 years of their life 'asleep'.

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Related Concepts

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1. insomnia: A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

2. hibernation: A state of reduced metabolic activity in animals during winter, similar to being 'asleep' for an extended period.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'asleep' has been used metaphorically to describe a state of oblivion, ignorance, or indifference. In art, images of people or objects 'asleep' can evoke feelings of peace, tranquility, and rest.

How to Memorize "asleep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peaceful scene, such as a forest or a calm lake, to help you associate the word 'asleep' with a state of rest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'asleep' with images of closed eyes, quiet environments, and reduced activity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sweet Dreams' to remember the definition of 'asleep': State of rest, Eyes closed, Eyes quiet, Tranquil mind, Mind peaceful.

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