fast asleep



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fast asleep

In a deep, sound sleep. "Fast" in this instance means "secure or fixed firmly in place," rather than "moving quickly." I had an 18-hour shift at the warehouse, so I was fast asleep in no time when I finally got into bed.
See also: asleep, fast

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kaveh-Persian, Persian Mythology
Kaipo-Hawaiian
TheobaldTHEE-ə-bawld (English)English (Rare), Ancient Germanic
PeonyPEE-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)
Lovisaloo-VEE-sahSwedish
AdÉLaÏDea-de-la-EEDFrench