Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
woken
Verb
/ˈwoʊ.kən/
Definition
The past participle of the verb ‘wake’, meaning to have awakened or aroused from sleep.
Examples
- She had not yet woken when I left for work.
- After the loud noise, he finally woken up from his deep sleep.
- Many people have woken to the reality of climate change.
Meaning
To be brought out of a state of sleep or to have become aware of something.
Synonyms
- Awakened
- Awoke
- Roused
- Stirred
