asleep
adjectiveHow many syllables in asleep?
There are 2 syllables in the word asleep.How to pronounce asleep:
Definition of asleep:
- asleep (adjective):
- in a state of sleep.
- being in a state of sleep
- in or into a state of sleep
Synonyms for asleep:
at rest
crashed out
dead to the world
dormant
dozing
dozy
drowsing
drowsy
fast asleep
hibernating
hypnoid
in a deep sleep
incognizant
napping
out for the count
resting
sleeping
sleepy
sleepy-eyed
sleepyheaded
slumbering
slumberous
slumbery
slumbrous
snoozing
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