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What is the difference between I’m sleepy. and I’m falling asleep. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I’m sleepy. and I’m falling asleep. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"I'm sleepy" is like "I'm tired" I can be sleepy all day long.
"I'm falling asleep" is like you're just moments away from being fully asleep.
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