Meaning & Definition of word "Awake"

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    Awake

    /əˈweɪk/

    verb:

    • 1. To stop sleeping; to become conscious or aware.
      • Example: I usually awake at dawn to enjoy the sunrise.
    • 2. To rouse from sleep or to wake someone up.
      • Example: Please awake me in the morning for our trip.

    adjective:

    • 1. Not asleep; alert and conscious.
      • Example: She was still awake when the movie ended.
    • 2. Aware of and actively attentive to something, especially a situation or social issue.
      • Example: He is very awake to the challenges the community faces.

    Etymology

    Old English 'awacan', meaning to rise or to come out of sleep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wide awake:

    Completely awake and alert.

    stay awake:

    To remain in a state of wakefulness.

    awake to the fact:

    To become aware of something.

    awaken the senses:

    To stimulate awareness or feelings.

    Related Words

    awaken:

    To cause to stop sleeping; to arouse.

    awareness:

    The state or ability to perceive and recognize.

    alert:

    Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.

    Slang Meanings of awake

    Meaning: Fully alert or aware.

    Example Sentence: After that coffee, I'm totally awake!

    Meaning: Informed or conscious about social issues.

    Example Sentence: She’s really awake about climate change.