English Dictionary

asleep

/əˈsliːp/

adj

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. / (slang) Inattentive. / (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness. / (euphemistic) Dead.

She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

意味（1）

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

I was asleep when you called.

意味（2）

(slang) Inattentive.

How could you miss that? Were you asleep?

意味（3）

(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.

意味（4）

(euphemistic) Dead.