sound asleep

Thân thiện

He is sound asleep on the sofa.

Definition

Adjective: * In a state of very deep sleep: The phrase "sound asleep" describes someone who is sleeping very deeply and is not easily awakened.

Usage

• "Sound asleep" is used as a predicate adjective, typically following a linking verb like , , or .
• It emphasizes the depth and quality of sleep, suggesting the person is completely unaware of their surroundings.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "fast asleep": A near-identical synonym, also meaning deeply asleep.
  • The children were fast asleep by 8 PM.

Variants and Related Words

• Soundly (adverb): Often used with the verb to convey the same meaning.
  • He slept soundly through the storm.

Synonyms

• Deeply asleep
• Fast asleep
• In a deep sleep

Antonyms

• Wide awake
• Restless
• Lightly sleeping

Học thuật

Adjective

1. sleeping deeply; he's sound asleep"
   • lying fast asleep on the sofa
   • it would be cruel to wake him

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fast asleep
• sound asleep