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Meaning of awake
The primary meaning of the word "awake" is to stop sleeping or to become aware of something.
Etymology of awake
The word "awake" originated from Old English "awæcan", which is derived from "a-" (intensive prefix) and "wæcan" (to watch or wake)
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of stopping sleep or becoming aware of one's surroundings
Synonyms
Definitions
- To stop sleeping or to become aware of something
- * To become aware of a situation or problem
- * To make someone stop sleeping or to make them aware of something
Usage Examples
- I woke up feeling refreshed and awake after a good night's sleep
- * The noise from the construction site will awake the whole neighborhood
- * She was awake to the fact that her company was being taken over
Antonyms
asleep
sleeping
unconscious
unaware
ignorant
oblivious
heedless
inattentive
insensitive
numb
lethargic
drowsy
sleepy
somnolent
comatose
insensible
unresponsive
apathetic
indifferent
neglectful
negligent