different between asleep vs unwaking
asleep
English
Etymology
From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) +? sleep.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??sli?p/
- IPA: /??sli?p/
- Rhymes: -i?p
- Hyphenation: asleep
Adjective
asleep (comparative more asleep, superlative most asleep)
- In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
- I was asleep when you called.
- Never disturb a man asleep.
- (slang) Inattentive.
- How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
- (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.
- (euphemistic) dead
Usage notes
- Not used in attributive position. sleeping is used instead.
Synonyms
- dormant
Antonyms
- awake
Related terms
- asleep at the switch
Translations
See also
- pins and needles
Anagrams
- Sapele, elapse, please, sapele
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unwaking
English
Etymology
un- +? waking
Adjective
unwaking (not comparable)
- Not waking; dormant, asleep.
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