Asleep

/əˈsliːp/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters

Definition of Asleep

adjective

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

    "I was asleep when you called."

  2. Inattentive.

    "How could you miss that? Were you asleep?"

  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."

  4. Dead

Anagrams of Asleep

Exact Anagrams

2 words using all 6 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "asleep":

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

dormant

ANTONYMS

awake