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asleep Synonyms

Another word for asleep

Choosing another word for asleep depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In a state of sleep; resting with the eyes closed and consciousness suspended.

Usage Example

"The children were already fast sleeping by the time their parents returned home."

Strongest
sleeping
slumbering
Strong
dozing
napping
snoozing
dormant
out cold

• adjective (Context 2)

Experiencing temporary numbness and tingling due to prolonged pressure on a nerve (of a limb or extremity).

Usage Example

"After sitting cross-legged on the floor for an hour, my left foot was completely numb."

Strongest
numb
Strong
deadened
tingling
insensible
unfeeling
Weak
wooden

• adjective (Context 3)

Inattentive, inactive, or failing to stay alert to one's surroundings or duties.

Usage Example

"The defense was caught inattentive during the opening minutes of the second half."

Strongest
inattentive
Strong
unaware
heedless
oblivious
off-guard
unmindful
distracted
absent-minded
daydreaming

Opposites of asleep

The opposite of asleep shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

awake
alert
attentive
wide-awake
vigilant
wakeful
sensitive
watchful
See all opposites of asleep

• Nearby Words

askance
asker
askew
asleep
asocial
asp
aspect

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Asleep. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/asleep
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