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I put him to sleep. vs I put him asleep.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I put him to sleep' is the more common and natural way to express that you helped someone fall asleep. 'I put him asleep' is less common and may sound awkward to native speakers.

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I put him to sleep.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that you helped someone fall asleep.

This phrase is used to indicate that you assisted someone in falling asleep, either by reading a bedtime story or calming them down.

Examples:

  • I put my baby to sleep by singing a lullaby.
  • She put her husband to sleep by rubbing his back until he dozed off.
  • The soothing music put the children to sleep in no time.
  • He put the restless dog to sleep by taking him for a long walk.
  • The boring lecture put the students to sleep within minutes.
  • Mar 5, 2014 ... But surprise: It ist still in the state when I put him to sleep. Konsole reports no errors, but says that the machine was in hibernate mode.
  • Sep 6, 2007 ... Grappling/ tap out( I put him to sleep! ... be brave and just tap out when he needs to, but no lol he wouldnt tap out and i put him to sleep!!! enjoy!
  • "Nothing worked until I put him to sleep on his stomach and he slept. I was worried, but family members told me they'd done it, and that it was fine to do.".
  • Nov 25, 2009 ... my 11 week old preemie gets up like clockwork at 4 am regardless of the time I put him to sleep. I tried swaddling him as well but if his arms are ...

Alternatives:

  • I helped him fall asleep.
  • I made him go to sleep.
  • I assisted him in sleeping.
  • I helped him get to sleep.
  • I helped him drift off to sleep.

I put him asleep.

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It may sound awkward to native speakers.

This phrase can be used to convey the same meaning as 'I put him to sleep,' but it is less commonly used and may not sound as natural.
  • Oct 27, 2014 ... Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse. 8baller 4 months ago. i put him asleep hahaha. Read more Show less. Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse ...
  • However, I didn't attach much importance to it; I had a nice morning with my son and when I put him asleep I started reading a book – The Happiness that lasts ...
  • Jun 27, 2014 ... Are- are you recommending I put him asleep?” Veterinarian:“What? No! I'm just saying you should stop serving your cat full trays of hearty ...
  • I put him Asleep once, and he would not get in my Dusk Ball! He is one stubborn pokemon. REPLY | REPORT. Guest Added 11th Jun 2012, ID #151509.

Alternatives:

  • I helped him fall asleep.
  • I made him go to sleep.
  • I assisted him in sleeping.
  • I helped him get to sleep.
  • I helped him drift off to sleep.

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