asleep vs somnolent
somnolent vs asleepasleep and somnolent both are adjectives.
asleep is an adverb but somnolent is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| asleep | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| somnolent | No | Yes | No | No |
| asleep (adjective) | somnolent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| in a state of sleep | inclined to or marked by drowsiness |
| dead | |
| lacking sensation |
| asleep (adverb) | somnolent (adverb) |
|---|---|
| into a sleeping state | |
| in the sleep of death |
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