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"I was asleep" vs "I was sleep"

The correct phrase is 'I was asleep.' 'Asleep' is the correct adjective to describe the state of being in sleep. 'I was sleep' is incorrect because 'sleep' is a noun, not an adjective.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

I was asleep

'I was asleep' is the correct phrase to describe the state of being in sleep.

Use 'I was asleep' to indicate that you were in a state of sleep.

Alternatives:

  • I fell asleep
  • I am asleep
  • I will be asleep
  • I have been asleep
  • I am going to sleep

I was sleep

'I was sleep' is incorrect. 'Sleep' is a noun, not an adjective.

The correct phrase is 'I was asleep,' where 'asleep' is an adjective describing the state of being in sleep.

Alternatives:

  • I was asleep
  • I fell asleep
  • I am asleep
  • I will be asleep
  • I have been asleep

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