Asleep vs Slap - What's the difference?
asleep | slap |
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
(slang) Inattentive.
(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
* 2003 , Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Don't Dance ,
(euphemistic) dead
A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.
The sound of such a blow.
(slang, uncountable) Makeup, cosmetics.
To give a slap.
* 1922 , (Virginia Woolf), (w, Jacob's Room) Chapter 1
To cause something to strike soundly.
To place, to put carelessly.
Exactly, precisely
As an adjective asleep
is in a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.As a noun slap is
a blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.As a verb slap is
to give a slap.As an adverb slap is
exactly, precisely.asleep
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- I was asleep when you called.
- Never disturb a man asleep .
- How could you miss that? Were you asleep ?
- My arm fell asleep . You know, like pins and needles.
- Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep . She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.
Usage notes
* Not used in attributive position.Synonyms
* dormantAntonyms
* awakeSee also
* pins and needlesAnagrams
*slap
English
Noun
(en noun)Usage notes
Especially used of blows to the face (aggressive), buttocks, and hand, frequently as a sign of reproach. Conversely, used of friendly strikes to the back, as a sign of camaraderie.Hyponyms
* cuffDerived terms
* bitch-slap * slap in the face * pimp-slapVerb
(slapp)- She slapped him in response to the insult.
- Mrs. Flanders rose, slapped her coat this side and that to get the sand off, and picked up her black parasol.
- He slapped the reins against the horse's back.
- We'd better slap some fresh paint on that wall.
Derived terms
* slapper * slap-upHyponyms
* cuffAdverb
(-)- He tossed the file down slap in the middle of the table.