Definition

To wake up again after having been asleep or unconscious.

Example

After a long nap, I felt refreshed when I began to reawake.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I felt so tired after that long meeting today.

Yeah, I know the feeling. I just want to reawake and start fresh tomorrow.

Exactly! Maybe a good night's sleep will help me reawake with more energy.

For sure! Let’s hope we both feel better in the morning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reawake → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "awake" (from Old English "awacan", meaning to rise or awaken). The word "reawake" means to awaken again or to come back to consciousness after being asleep.

Memory Tip

Think of 'waking up again' — 're-' means again, and 'awake' means to rise or come to consciousness.

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