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Definition of awaking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sleepRare the act of waking up from sleepRare
- The awaking was sudden and disorienting.
2.
awarenessRare moment of becoming aware of somethingRare
- His awaking to the truth changed everything.
Adjective
1.
sleepRare coming out of sleepRare
- The awaking child rubbed his eyes.
2.
awarenessRare becoming aware or consciousRare
- She had an awaking realization of her true potential.
Origin of awaking
Old English, awacan (to arise)
Examples of awaking in a sentence
His awaking at dawn became a routine. Her awaking to the importance of health led her to change her lifestyle. The awaking of his artistic talent was a surprise to everyone. The awaking baby cried softly. He watched the awaking puppy stretch. His awaking awareness changed his perspective.
The awaking consciousness in the room was palpable.
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- French:réveil, éveillé, ...
- German:Erwachen, erwachend, ...
- Italian:risveglio, risvegliato, ...
- Spanish:despertar, despierto, ...
- Portuguese:acordar, despertando, ...
- Chinese:醒来时刻, 醒来的, ...
- Japanese:目覚め, 目覚める, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِيقَاظ, مُسْتَيْقِظ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְעוֹרְרוּת, מִתְעוֹרֵר, ...
- Russian:пробуждение, пробуждающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:пробудження, пробуджується, ...
- Hindi:जागना, जागता, ...
Definition of awake - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
consciousnot sleeping or unconscious
- She was awake all night studying.
2.
cognitionmentally alert and aware
- He was awake to the dangers of the situation.
Verb
1.
waking someonetr. make someone stop sleepingtr.
- She gently shook her brother to awake him..
2.
wake upintr. become conscious after sleepingintr.
- I usually awake at sunrise.
3.
motivatetr./intr. rouse from a state of inactiontr./intr.
- The crisis awoke the community into action.
4.
stir emotionstr. excite or stir up something latenttr.
- The speech awoke a sense of pride.
5.
awarenesstr. Rare make someone aware of somethingtr. Rare
- The documentary awoke the public to the issue.
Expressions with awake
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alert to a particular situation
He is awake to the fact that the market is changing.
become conscious after sleep
He usually is awake by 7 AM..
remain in bed without sleeping
I often lie awake worrying about the future.
suddenly stop sleeping because something shocks or frightens you
I awake with a start when the alarm rings loudly.
not fully awake, between sleeping and being alert
She was half-awake when the phone rang.
fully conscious and not sleepy
After the nap, she felt wide-awake.
fully awake and alert
She was broad awake after the loud noise.
Origin of awake
Old English, awacan (to arise)
Examples of awake in a sentence
The baby was awake and crying at dawn. She was awake to the nuances of the conversation. Being awake to new opportunities is crucial for success. The loud noise was enough to awake the entire household. He tried to awake his friend by calling his name. She will awake feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.
He tends to awake several times during the night. The speech awoke the audience to the urgent issue. Her passion awoke a sense of purpose in the team. The music awoke memories of his childhood. Her words awoke a passion for justice. The speech awoke a sense of responsibility in the listeners. Her story awoke compassion in everyone's hearts.
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- French:éveillé, réveiller, ...
- German:wach, wecken, ...
- Italian:sveglio, destare, ...
- Spanish:despierto, despertar, ...
- Portuguese:acordado, acordar, ...
- Chinese:清醒的, 唤醒, ...
- Japanese:目を覚まして, 起こす, ...
- Arabic:يَقِظ, أَيْقَظَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֵר, לְהָעִיר, ...
- Russian:бодрствующий, разбудить, ...
- Ukrainian:не сплячий, розбудити, ...
- Hindi:जागा, जगाना, ...
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