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awake

1 of 2adjective
/ə.ˈweɪk/
Forms:more awake,most awake
1

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

  • He was fully awake and alert during the early morning meeting.
  • The noise outside kept her awake for most of the night.
  • The baby finally fell asleep after being awake for several hours.
  • The dog stayed awake to keep watch over the house.
  • They were wide awake despite staying up late to finish their project.
Antonyms:
asleep(p)
2

alert, conscious, and mentally and physically stimulated

  • After a quick run in the park, I felt more awake and energized, ready to tackle the rest of my day.
Synonyms:
awake(p)alive(p)alert
3

aware of or conscious of a particular issue, situation, or idea

  • After attending the seminar on mental health, I became awake to the stigma surrounding mental illness and decided to become an advocate for greater awareness and understanding.