Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall asleep
Phrasal verb
/fɔːl əˈsliːp/
Definition
To lose consciousness gradually and enter into a state of sleep.
Examples
- After reading for a while, I can easily fall asleep on the couch.
- It took him a long time to fall asleep because of the noise outside.
- She likes to listen to soothing music to help her fall asleep faster.
Meaning
The process of transitioning from wakefulness to a state of sleep.
Synonyms
- doze off
- drift off
- nod off
- slumber
