Asleep and Wary

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Asleep adjective - Being in a state of suspended consciousness.

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Wary is an antonym for asleep.

Wary adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Usage example: kept a wary eye out for signs of the enemy

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Asleep is an antonym for wary.

Nearby Words: wariness, warily

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