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Asleep vs Sleepdriving - What's the difference?

asleep | sleepdriving |

As an adjective asleep

is in a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

As a noun sleepdriving is

(rare) the act of driving a vehicle while asleep and unaware of one's actions.

asleep

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
    • I was asleep when you called.
    Never disturb a man asleep .
  • (slang) Inattentive.
    • How could you miss that? Were you asleep ?
  • (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.
    • My arm fell asleep . You know, like pins and needles.
  • * 2003 , Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Don't Dance ,
    • Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep . She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.
  • (euphemistic) dead

    • Usage notes

    * Not used in attributive position.

    Synonyms

    * dormant

    Antonyms

    * awake

    Related terms

    * asleep at the switch

    See also

    * pins and needles

    Anagrams

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    sleepdriving

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia sleepdriving) (-)
  • (rare) The act of driving a vehicle while asleep and unaware of one's actions.
  • * 2008 , J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take That Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health
    • These risks in addition to the more serious problems of sleepwalking and even sleepdriving (see below) raise serious concerns about these drugs.
  • * 2008 , Kat Duarte, Rise of the Wolf
    • She hoped she had a sleepdriving problem, too, or else it would be a long walk back to her car, which could only be back at the Lotti.
  • * 2009 , Tekoa L. King, Mary C. Brucker, Pharmacology for Women's Health
    • In 2007, the FDA requested that manufacturers of all benzodiazepines include language on the medication label about risks for allergic reactions and complex sleep behaviors including sleepdriving .