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awake

a·wake

awake

 
 
pronunciation:
weIk
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (verb, adjective)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: awakes, awaking, awoke, awaked, awoken
definition 1: to wake (someone or something) from sleep; awaken.
The sound of the hunters' guns awoke us that morning.Please don't awake the dog.
synonyms:
arouse, awaken, rouse, wake
similar words:
revive
definition 2: to bring to a keen consciousness of something.
The declaration of war awoke feelings of patriotism in him.
synonyms:
awaken, wake
similar words:
arouse, quicken, rouse, stir
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to become aroused from sleep; wake up.
I awoke early and couldn't get back to sleep.She awoke to the sound of sirens.He awoke to discover that he had been robbed.
definition 2: to come to a keen consciousness of something.
I finally awoke to his treachery.
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not sleeping.
She had another cup of coffee to stay awake.
synonyms:
astir, up
antonyms:
asleep, dormant
similar words:
conscious, wide-awake
definition 2: keenly aware; alert.
The mayor's office is awake to these problems.
synonyms:
alert, wide-awake
antonyms:
comatose, sleepy
similar words:
attentive, aware, observant, open-eyed, sharp, vigilant, watchful
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