Definition of Fall asleep

1. Verb. Change from a waking to a sleeping state. "He always falls asleep during lectures"

Exact synonyms: Dope Off, Doze Off, Drift Off, Drop Off, Drowse Off, Flake Out, Nod Off
Specialized synonyms: Zonk Out
Antonyms: Wake Up

Definition of Fall asleep

1. Verb. To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep. ¹

2. Verb. (context: poetic euphemistic) To die (qualifier often seen on gravestones) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fall Asleep

fall-blooming hydrangea
fall-board
fall-off
fall-off analysis
fall-offs
fall-out
fall-out shelter
fall-run fish
fall-through
fall-throughs
fall about
fall about the place
fall all over
fall apart
fall armyworm
fall asleep (current term)
fall at the final hurdle
fall at the last hurdle
fall away
fall back
fall back on
fall back upon
fall behind
fall between two stools
fall board
fall by the wayside
fall cankerworm
fall dandelion

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