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Definition of waking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
awakeningact of ceasing to sleep
- The waking was gentle, without any alarm.
2.
alertnessthe state of being awake and alert
- Her waking hours were filled with study and work.
Adjective
state or timenot asleep, fully conscious or relating to time awake
- She made the decision in her waking hours.
Expressions with waking
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distressing situation that feels unreal
Losing his job and home felt like a waking nightmare.
experience that feels like a vivid dream while awake
She described her waking dream as if reality melted away.
period of being conscious
He spends his waking hours thinking about new ideas.
in a state that is not fully awake or asleep
She spoke between sleeping and waking, barely aware of her words.
during the time someone is awake and not sleeping
She studies in her waking hours.
experiences and activities when not asleep
His waking life was filled with adventure and joy.
Origin of waking
Old English, wacan (to wake)
Terms with waking included in their meaning
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waking up
device used to wake someone up
sleep
act of waking from sleep
waking up
become conscious after sleep
time
the earliest time in the day after waking
routine
the first activity done after waking up
tiredness
feeling weak and unsteady, often after waking up
bad breath
unpleasant mouth odor after waking up
routine
early hours after waking up
waking time
wake up later than usual in the morning
all night
sleep continuously without waking up
not waking up
stay asleep and not wake up when alarm rings
sleep
deeply and without waking
waking someone
make someone stop sleeping
hygiene
crusty discharge in the eyes after waking
deep sleep
sleep very deeply and soundly without waking
deep sleep
sleep very soundly and peacefully without waking up
sleep routine
usual times for sleeping and waking, sometimes planned for health
waking up
causing someone to wake up or become active
early rising
waking up very early in the morning
morning measurement
body temperature measured after waking up
sleep disorder
temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up
waking up
get out of bed in the morning
sleep
the act of waking or being woken up
daily life
stay in bed after waking up for comfort or laziness
Examples of waking in a sentence
The sudden waking startled everyone. Waking brought a sense of clarity to his thoughts. During waking, she planned her day meticulously. He scribbled notes during his brief waking intervals at night. Their waking routines included stretching and a short walk.
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- French:réveil, éveillé, ...
- German:Erwachen, wach, ...
- Italian:risveglio, da sveglio, ...
- Spanish:despertar, de vigilia, ...
- Portuguese:acordar, acordado, ...
- Chinese:苏醒, 清醒的, ...
- Japanese:目覚め, 目覚めている, ...
- Arabic:اسْتِيقاظ, مُسْتَيْقِظ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְעוֹרְרוּת, עֵר, ...
- Russian:пробуждение, бодрствующий, ...
- Ukrainian:пробудження, несплячий, ...
- Hindi:नींद से जागने की क्रिया, जाग्रत, ...
Definition of wake - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
sleepintr. stop sleeping and become consciousintr.
- I wake at 7 AM every day.
2.
rousetr. make someone stop sleepingtr.
- Please wake your brother for breakfast.
3.
emotiontr. arouse feelings or emotionstr.
- The speech could wake strong emotions in the crowd.
4.
funeralintr. Dated UK hold a vigil beside someone who has diedintr. Dated UK
- They wake the deceased the night before the funeral..
5.
vigilintr. Rare UK stay awake to watch over somethingintr. Rare UK
- They wake the night before the funeral.
Noun
1.
memorial mealgathering after a funeral with food and drink
- They attended the wake to honor their friend.
2.
night watchUS vigil held over a dead body before burialUS
- The family held a wake for their grandmother.
3.
air turbulenceTECH. turbulent air left behind a flying aircraftTECH.
- The plane's wake affected the smaller aircraft.
4.
water trailtrack left on water surface by moving ship or boat
- The small boat left a gentle wake as it glided across the lake..
5.
traditionDated UK annual festival in northern England townsDated UK
- The town celebrated its wake with music and games.
Images of wake
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft 
track left on water surface by moving ship or boat
Expressions with wake
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stop sleeping and become conscious
I usually wake up at 7 AM.
become aware of a situation or fact
She woke up one day to the reality of her financial situation.
stop sleeping and become awake to something
I wake up to birds singing every morning.
to face reality and stop deluding oneself
You need to wake up and smell the coffee about your job.
come after something as a result or consequence
Economic changes follow in its wake after policy shifts.
organize a gathering to remember someone who died
They will hold a wake for her tomorrow night.
following as a result of an event
In the wake of the storm, many homes were flooded.
provoke a powerful entity into action
The attack could wake a sleeping giant and lead to a massive retaliation.
make a very loud noise
The band's music was so loud it could wake the dead.
take time to enjoy and appreciate life
Sometimes you should wake up and smell the roses.
cause effects or consequences to remain behind
The storm left destruction in its wake.
provoke a powerful force or entity
His reckless actions might wake the dragon and cause chaos.
designed to awaken or stimulate
The wake-up exercise routine energized the participants.
hold a vigil for a deceased person
They decided to have a wake for their grandmother.
make loud noise causing neighbors to wake up
The party was so loud it woke the neighbors.
resulting chaos after a disaster
In the wake of destruction, the community struggled to rebuild.
remaining after something has passed or occurred
The destruction left in the wake of the storm was immense.
following an event or action
The town rebuilt in the wake of the storm.
imitate or be influenced by someone
She followed in the wake of her successful mentor.
at a very high volume, extremely loudly
The music was fit to wake the dead last night!
smoke cannabis soon after waking up
He likes to wake and bake before starting his day.
die unexpectedly during sleep
He joked that he might wake up dead.
word activating a dormant device when spoken
Alexa is a common wake word for smart speakers.
disturbances in air behind an aircraft
Pilots must be cautious of wake turbulence during takeoff.
Origin of wake
Old English, wacan (to wake up)
Examples of wake in a sentence
The baby will wake if there's too much noise. The alarm failed to wake me this morning. Could you wake the children before we leave? The movie's ending will wake tears in your eyes. Her words woke a sense of nostalgia in him. The family gathered to wake their beloved grandmother.
Friends and relatives wake the departed in a solemn ceremony. Monks wake to pray through the night. Parents wake to care for their sick child. The wake was held at the family home. Friends gathered at the wake to share memories. The wake was held in a quiet, solemn room. The wake of the jetliner shook the nearby trees. Sailors must be cautious of the wake from large ships. The yacht's wake was visible for miles. A wake formed behind the speeding jet ski. The wake attracted visitors from neighboring villages. Local vendors set up stalls during the wake.
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- French:se réveiller, veillée funéraire, ...
- German:aufwachen, Trauerfeier, ...
- Italian:svegliarsi, veglia funebre, ...
- Spanish:despertarse, velorio, ...
- Portuguese:acordar, velório, ...
- Chinese:醒来, 夜祭, ...
- Japanese:目が覚める, 通夜, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَيْقَظَ, تَجَمُّع بَعْد الجِنَازَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְעוֹרֵר, מִפְגָּשׁ לְאַחַר הַלְוָיָה, ...
- Russian:просыпаться, поминки, ...
- Ukrainian:прокидатися, поминки, ...
- Hindi:जागना, अंतिम संस्कार सभा, ...
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