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.

Archaic spelling of asleep.

past participle of fall asleep

simple past tense of fall asleep

present participle of fall asleep

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fall asleep

(idiomatic) Sleeping in a deep sleep

(idiomatic) Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.

Showing signs of being asleep or very sleepy, as not demonstrating full energy or attention.

To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep. / (idiomatic, figuratively) To be affected by paresthesia; to go numb. / (poetic, euphemistic) To die (often seen on gravestones).