asleep

adjective[after a verb]4

1. •
   not awake, and resting with the eyes closed

   • I was asleep when you called.
   • Never disturb a man asleep.
2. •
   Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

   • My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.
3. •
   (slang) Inattentive.

   • How could you miss that? Were you asleep?
4. •
   (euphemistic) Dead.