Chris Evins, College Student, Schooling, Wolverhampton
Answered Sep 30, 2019
The main difference between sleep and asleep is that sleep is a noun and a verb while asleep is an adjective and adverb describing the activity of sleeping. Asleep is an adjective that describes the action of sleeping. Sleep refers to slumber, rest, or a state of inactivity, which is a basic need of a human being.
Sleep denotes to be in a state of inactivity where the body is relaxed and peaceful, and sleep is a word that may also refer to death. It may also refer to inactivity.
Sleep and asleep are two words that reference the state of rest. Sleep can either be a noun or a verb. It refers to one's state of consciousness that has been reduced. Sleep makes the body's sensory activities temporarily end. A sentence which includes the word sleep is "The baby went to sleep after her mother read her a book."
Asleep can either be an adjective or an adverb. It can refer to the state of sleep, as well as the lack of awareness that comes with being sleep. A sentence which includes the word asleep is "The storm passed over the house while he was asleep."