asleep

Etymology

From Middle English aslepe, equivalent to a- (“in, on”) + sleep.

adj

1. In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
   I was asleep when you called.
   Never disturb a man asleep.
2. (slang) Inattentive.
   How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
   The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to be asleep to believe it. 1997, George Carlin, Brain Droppings, New York: Hyperion Books, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 83
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.
   Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep. She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite. 2003, Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Don't Dance
4. (euphemistic) Dead.