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/weɪk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of waking; the state of being awake.
After a long night, my wake was slow and groggy.
a vigil held beside a coffin or grave prior to burial.
The family held a wake to celebrate the life of their grandfather.
verb
to emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; to stop sleeping.
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
to rouse from a state of inactivity or dormancy.
The loud noise from the street woke the baby.
to become alert or conscious.
She woke to the sound of birds singing outside her window.
Etymology
Old English 'wacan', meaning 'to arise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wake up and smell the coffee
to become aware of the reality of a situation
wake from a dream
to stop dreaming and become conscious
wake in the night
to experience a brief period of consciousness during sleep
Related Words
awakening
the act of waking up or becoming aware
wakefulness
the state of being awake
waking
the act of coming out of sleep or slumber
Slang Meanings
to get high or intoxicated
After party, everyone was woke from the drinks.
to be socially aware, especially regarding social justice issues
She is so woke about the issues in our society.