Definition

Fully conscious and not asleep; aware of what is happening around you.

Example

She felt awake and ready to start her day after a good night's sleep.

Conversation

I was surprised to see you so awake at this hour.

Yeah, I couldn't sleep last night, so I decided to get an early start.

That makes sense! I'm usually not this awake before coffee.

Same here! But I guess sometimes it's nice to be up early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To stop sleeping and become conscious or aware of one's surroundings.

Example

I usually awake early in the morning to watch the sunrise.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you awake feeling refreshed this morning?

Not really, I kept tossing and turning all night.

That's too bad! I usually feel great when I awake early.

Definition

To cause someone to stop sleeping or to become alert and aware.

Example

I tried to awake my friend for the early morning trip.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear the news about the concert?

Yeah, I can't wait! It really awoke my excitement for live music again.

Same here! I feel like I haven't been this excited in ages.

Root Explanation

**Awake** → The word 'awake' originates from Old English 'awacan', which means to rise or to become active. It is formed from the prefix 'a-' (meaning on or in the process of) and 'wacan' (meaning to wake or to rise). Thus, 'awake' means to be in the process of rising or becoming active from sleep.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'in the process of' ('a-') 'rising' ('wacan') from sleep — that's what it means to be awake.

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