asleep

• Beschreibt den Zustand des Schlafens, meist mit geschlossenen Augen und reduziertem Bewusstsein.

Describes a state of being in a condition of rest, typically with closed eyes and reduced consciousness.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   In a state of rest where the body and mind are not conscious.

   Schlafend

   • The baby is fast asleep in her crib.
   • He fell asleep during the movie.
   • She was already asleep when I got home.

   Synonymedormantnappingsleepingunconscious

   Antonymeawake

2. Numb or without feelingB1informal

   Lacking sensation, usually due to pressure or lack of blood flow.

   Taub

   • My leg has gone asleep from sitting too long.
   • Her arm was asleep after lying on it all night.
   • I shook my foot to wake it up after it fell asleep.

   Synonymebenumbeddeaddeadenedinsensiblenumb

   Antonymeawakefeelingsensitive

• Adverb, das meist nach Verben wie 'liegen' oder 'einschlafen' verwendet wird, um den Zustand des Schlafens zu bezeichnen. Es beschreibt, dass sich jemand im Schlaf befindet, und wird oft in Wendungen wie 'eingeschlafen sein' oder 'schlafend liegen' gebraucht.

An adverb used primarily after verbs like 'lie' or 'fall' to indicate a state of sleeping. It describes the condition of being in a state of sleep, often used in phrases such as 'fall asleep' or 'lie asleep.'

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   In or into a state of sleep.

   Im Schlafzustand

   • The baby fell asleep in her arms.
   • He lay asleep on the sofa.
   • She was fast asleep by the time I got home.

   Synonymenappingsleeping

   Antonymeawake