fall asleep
idiom
: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.
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To fall asleep faster, make sure your feet are warm.
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Gretchen Rubin, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
About half of Americans watch TV and 45% scroll on their smartphone when struggling to fall asleep at night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.1
But a new study found this habit could be linked to some pretty serious consequences for sleep and overall health.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Later, Khloé revealed that she's always been envious of Kim's ability to easily fall asleep.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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For anyone who needs silence to fall asleep, Young recommends packing a pair of ear plugs to muffle any distracting noises.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
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Gretchen Rubin, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
About half of Americans watch TV and 45% scroll on their smartphone when struggling to fall asleep at night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.1
But a new study found this habit could be linked to some pretty serious consequences for sleep and overall health.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Later, Khloé revealed that she's always been envious of Kim's ability to easily fall asleep.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Don’t: Rely on Just a Sleep Mask Instead: Use Reusable Ear Plugs, Too
$29 at Amazon
For anyone who needs silence to fall asleep, Young recommends packing a pair of ear plugs to muffle any distracting noises.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall asleep
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“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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