asleep

/əˈsliːp/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

2

Inattentive.

3

Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

4

Dead.

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awake

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

beepdeepdiepheapjeepkeepleapleeplepepeep

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaaabaabcabdabeaboabsabtabuaca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bbcbbqabdbeabeeaccbesbmwatvbta

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aaapilleeplouplumppaleplugpoolslipwalp
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