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drowsy vs asleep

asleep vs drowsy

drowsy and asleep both are adjectives.

drowsy is not an adverb while asleep is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drowsy No Yes No No
asleep No Yes No Yes
drowsy (adjective) asleep (adjective)
half asleep in a state of sleep
showing lack of attention or boredom dead
lacking sensation
drowsy (adverb) asleep (adverb)
into a sleeping state
in the sleep of death
Difference between drowsy and asleep

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