Difference between Unconscious and Asleep

What is the difference between Unconscious and Asleep?

Unconscious as an adjective is not conscious while Asleep as an adjective is in a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. "i was asleep when you called."

Unconscious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: not conscious engaged in skilled performance without conscious control.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The unconscious mind

Example sentence: The unconscious mind has a habit of asserting itself in the afternoon.

Asleep

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. "I was asleep when you called."Inattentive. "How could you miss that? Were you asleep?"Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness, commonly known as pins and needles.

Example sentence: Don't you hate when your hand falls asleep and you know it will be up all night.

We hope you now know whether to use Unconscious or Asleep in your sentence.

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