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benumbed vs asleep

asleep vs benumbed

benumbed and asleep both are adjectives.

benumbed is not an adverb while asleep is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
benumbed No Yes No No
asleep No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, benumbed and asleep are synonyms defined as:
  • benumbed and asleep: lacking sensation
Other synonyms of benumbed include numb.
benumbed (adjective) asleep (adjective)
lacking sensation in a state of sleep
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure dead
lacking sensation
benumbed (adverb) asleep (adverb)
into a sleeping state
in the sleep of death
Difference between benumbed and asleep

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