Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

awake

verb, adjective
/əˈweɪk/
Definition
To stop sleeping and become conscious or alert.
Examples
  • She was still awake after midnight, unable to fall asleep.
  • The loud noise woke him up and he sat up, fully awake.
  • After a cup of coffee, I felt more awake and ready to start my day.
Meaning
Awake means to be in a state of awareness or alertness after sleeping.
Synonyms
  • alert
  • aware
  • conscious
  • active