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Asleep
əˈslip
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
700 - 800
700 - 800
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Asleep -
In a state of sleep; not awake
Voorbeeld: She fell asleep during the movie.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday conversations
Opmerking: Commonly used to describe the state of being unconscious during sleep.
Dead
Voorbeeld: He passed away peacefully in his sleep, as if falling asleep.
Gebruik: formalContext: serious or sensitive discussions
Opmerking: This meaning is often used in more serious or somber contexts.
Numb or inactive
Voorbeeld: His arm went asleep after sitting in the same position for too long.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations
Opmerking: Used to describe the feeling of numbness or lack of sensation in a body part.
Synoniemen van Asleep
asleep
In a state of sleep or unconsciousness.
Voorbeeld: She fell asleep during the movie.
Opmerking:
sleeping
Resting with eyes closed and in a state of sleep.
Voorbeeld: The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
Opmerking: Similar to 'asleep,' but emphasizes the ongoing action of sleeping.
slumbering
Being in a state of sleep, especially a peaceful or deep sleep.
Voorbeeld: The entire house was slumbering when he arrived home late.
Opmerking: Implies a more serene or tranquil sleep compared to just being 'asleep.'
dozing
Napping or sleeping lightly.
Voorbeeld: She was dozing off in the sun on the beach.
Opmerking: Suggests a light or intermittent sleep rather than a deep or continuous sleep.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Asleep
Fast asleep
To be in a deep or sound sleep, often falling asleep quickly or easily.
Voorbeeld: After a long day at work, he was fast asleep within minutes of hitting the bed.
Opmerking: The term 'fast asleep' emphasizes the deep or sound nature of sleep, contrasting with just being 'asleep.'
Sound asleep
To be in a deep and undisturbed sleep, not easily awakened by external stimuli.
Voorbeeld: The baby was sound asleep in her crib, not even the loud noises outside could wake her.
Opmerking: Similar to 'fast asleep,' 'sound asleep' highlights the quality of sleep, indicating a deep and uninterrupted state.
Fall asleep
To gradually transition from being awake to being asleep.
Voorbeeld: She always falls asleep while watching movies on the couch.
Opmerking: While 'asleep' refers to the state of being in sleep, 'fall asleep' specifically describes the process of transitioning into sleep.
Drift off to sleep
To gradually and gently begin to fall asleep.
Voorbeeld: Listening to the soothing music helped her to drift off to sleep peacefully.
Opmerking: This idiom emphasizes the gentle and peaceful nature of falling asleep, often with a sense of relaxation.
Dead to the world
To be in a deep and heavy sleep, completely unaware of what is happening around.
Voorbeeld: After working two consecutive night shifts, he was dead to the world and didn't wake up until late in the afternoon.
Opmerking: This phrase implies a very deep and oblivious state of sleep, where one is completely disconnected from the surroundings.
Out like a light
To fall asleep very quickly and deeply.
Voorbeeld: As soon as his head hit the pillow, he was out like a light and didn't wake up until morning.
Opmerking: The expression suggests a sudden and swift transition from being awake to being deeply asleep.
Catch some Z's
To get some sleep, especially when feeling tired or sleepy.
Voorbeeld: I need to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow.
Opmerking: This informal phrase uses 'Z's' as a representation of sleep, indicating the need to rest or sleep.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Asleep
Crash out
To fall asleep quickly and often unexpectedly, usually as a result of exhaustion.
Voorbeeld: After a long day at work, I just want to crash out on the couch.
Opmerking: The slang term implies a sudden and unprepared manner of falling asleep, unlike the more gradual process of 'asleep.'
Nod off
To briefly fall asleep, especially when struggling to stay awake.
Voorbeeld: I kept nodding off during the boring lecture.
Opmerking: This term suggests a temporary and light form of sleeping, as opposed to the deeper state of being 'asleep.'
Hit the hay
To go to bed or fall asleep, often implying the intention to sleep well.
Voorbeeld: I need to hit the hay early tonight to feel rested for tomorrow.
Opmerking: This expression focuses more on the act of going to bed rather than the state of being 'asleep.'
Zonk out
To suddenly and deeply fall asleep, especially as a result of fatigue or the influence of substances.
Voorbeeld: The medication made me zonk out within minutes.
Opmerking: This term emphasizes a heavy and possibly unnatural way of falling 'asleep' compared to the usual state of sleeping.
Hit the sack
To go to bed or lie down to sleep after a tiring day.
Voorbeeld: I'm exhausted; it's time to hit the sack.
Opmerking: Similar to 'hit the hay,' this slang term focuses on the action of preparing to sleep rather than being in the state of 'asleep.'
Take a catnap
To take a short and often light sleep, typically during the day.
Voorbeeld: I'll take a quick catnap before heading out for the evening.
Opmerking: This term refers to a brief period of sleep, usually lighter than being 'asleep' for a full night.
Zone out
To disconnect mentally from the surroundings or conversations, often leading to a drowsy or semi-conscious state akin to being 'asleep.'
Voorbeeld: Whenever I hear his boring stories, I just zone out.
Opmerking: While not directly indicating sleep, 'zone out' describes a mental state of disengagement that can sometimes resemble the feeling of being 'asleep.'
Asleep - Voorbeelden
I fell asleep during the movie.
The baby is finally asleep.
She was still asleep when I left for work.
Grammatica van Asleep
Asleep - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)
Lemma: asleep
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): asleep
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
asleep bevat 1 lettergrepen: asleep
Fonetische transcriptie: ə-ˈslēp
asleep , ə ˈslēp (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Asleep - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
asleep: 700 - 800 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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