Definition

To cause someone to stop sleeping and become awake.

Example

The loud noise wakened me from my deep sleep.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that loud noise last night?

Yeah, it really waken me up from my sleep.

I thought I was the only one disturbed by it!

Nope, it was hard to ignore — I hope it doesn't happen again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waken → It originates from Old English 'wacan' (meaning to become awake or to arise). The word 'waken' means to cause someone to become awake or to arise from sleep.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone helping you 'arise' from sleep — that's what 'waken' means.

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