Awake

/əˈweɪk/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To stop sleeping; to become conscious or aware.
I usually awake at dawn to enjoy the sunrise.
To rouse from sleep or to wake someone up.
Please awake me in the morning for our trip.
adjective
Not asleep; alert and conscious.
She was still awake when the movie ended.
Aware of and actively attentive to something, especially a situation or social issue.
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.

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Slang Meanings

Fully alert or aware.
After that coffee, I'm totally awake!
Informed or conscious about social issues.
She’s really awake about climate change.