Difference between sleep and asleep

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Difference in definition: Asleep = in or into a state of sleep. Sleep = Temporary suspension of consciousness and postural muscle relaxation. A kind of inactive rest for the body. Difference in usage: Sleep is frequently though both words are used interchangeably depending upon the context that...
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Difference in definition: Asleep = in or into a state of sleep. Sleep = Temporary suspension of consciousness and postural muscle relaxation. A kind of inactive rest for the body. Difference in usage: Sleep is frequently though both words are used interchangeably depending upon the context that comes handy in speech. Eg.: Fall asleep vs go to sleep. Is he asleep or is he sleeping? to sleep IS NOT EQUAL TO 'to asleep'. Hope that helps. read less
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The word “sleep(Noun/ Verb)” refers to the act of going to sleep, the word “asleep(Adverb / Adjective)” refers to the state of already being in a state of sleep.
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1. Sleep: is a noun. It means a state of rest with your eyes closed. And your brain is unconscious. 2. Asleep: is an adjective. In a sleeping state. However, ASLEEP, also used as adverb. Eg: The baby fell asleep.
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Sleep is verb and it refers the act of sleeping. Asleep is noun and it refers the state of sleeping.
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Sleep is an action and asleep is a state you are in when u sleep. So when you sleep, you are asleep.
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Sleep is slumber, a state of rest. For example, A baby needs lot of sleep (n). I can't sleep (v) with the light on. Asleep is sleeping or slumbering. For example, She is fast asleep (aj), don't disturb her. He fell asleep (aj) during the meeting. Hope my explanation clarifies your doubt.
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Asleep means in a state of sleep
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The word ‘Sleep’ is used as a noun/verb in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep itself. Hi Tanuja.....The word ‘Asleep’ is used as an adverb/adjective in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep as already in continuance or already completed.
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Sleep is a verb. I sleep late at night. Asleep is an adjective indicating a state. He is asleep.
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The word ‘Sleep’ is used as a noun and verb (Parts of Speech) in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep itself.( When the person is already in deep sleep) The word ‘Asleep’ is used as an adverb/adjective((Parts of Speech) in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep as already in continuance...
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The word ‘Sleep’ is used as a noun and verb (Parts of Speech) in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep itself.( When the person is already in deep sleep) The word ‘Asleep’ is used as an adverb/adjective((Parts of Speech) in a sentence and it refers to the action of sleep as already in continuance or already completed. For EG: I am sleeping or I am asleep. I will sleep in some time. read less
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