Synonyms of asleep

Antonyms of asleep

Collocations of asleep

fall asleep
Frequency: 85 %

It usually takes me a while to fall asleep, but last night I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow.

fast asleep
Frequency: 80 %

After a long day at work, he was fast asleep within minutes of hitting the bed.

sound asleep
Frequency: 70 %

The baby was sound asleep in her crib, not bothered by the noise outside.

deep asleep
Frequency: 60 %

She was in such a deep asleep that she didn't even hear the alarm go off.

asleep at the wheel
Frequency: 45 %

The driver fell asleep at the wheel and caused a major accident.

Idiomatic Expressions for asleep

  • Phrase: asleep on the job
    Meaning: not working or not paying attention while at work
    Usage: The employee was caught asleep on the job and was reprimanded by the supervisor.