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
AnthonyAN-thə-nee, AN-tə-neeEnglish
BroenBRHOONLimburgish
Stacia-English
Vercingetorixwer-keeng-GE-to-reeks (Ancient Roman), vur-sin-JET-ə-riks (English)Ancient Celtic
BrynnBRINEnglish (Modern)
ÁSta-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic