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"I fell asleep" vs "I fall asleep"

Use I fell asleep to talk about an event in the past.

Use I fall asleep to talk about ongoing events, or for something happening in the present (right now).

Last Updated: March 16, 2017

I fell asleep

This is correct

This phrase is used to indicate the action of changing from being awake to being asleep at some point in the past.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm sorry I didn't call you back last night; I fell asleep on the couch.
  • After our long hike yesterday, we fell asleep very quickly.
  • She fell asleep in class this morning because she stayed up too late last night.
  • After the children fell asleep, their parents ate big bowls of ice cream and watched a scary movie.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Dozed off
  • Went to sleep
  • Drifted off to sleep
  • Fell into slumber

I fall asleep

This is correct

This phase is used to describe the action of changing from the state of being awake to being asleep in a habitual or recurring way.

On rare occasions this form might be used in a narrative being told in the present tense.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • Each night I fall asleep listening to music.
  • Do you fall asleep easily? Yes, I fall asleep easily.
  • He always falls asleep on the couch listening to the news.
  • A cool breeze drifts gently across my body and I fall asleep as the sun begins to set.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Go to sleep
  • Drift off to sleep
  • Nod off
  • Fall into slumber

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