awake — not asleep; alert and conscious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not asleep; alert and conscious
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈweɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat stays awake all night and sleeps all day like a vampire.
- The baby finally fell asleep, but one small noise could awake her.
- I'm wide awake after drinking five cups of coffee - I think I can see sounds now!
awake
ADJECTIVE[/əˈweɪk/]
not asleep; alert and conscious
She lies awake at 3 a.m., staring at the ceiling fan spinning slowly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'awacan', a combination of the prefix 'a-' (meaning completely or thoroughly) and the verb 'wacan' (meaning to wake or arise). The word originally expressed the idea of fully emerging from sleep or unconsciousness.
Breakdown
a- (intensive prefix, denoting completeness) + wacan (to wake, to arise from sleep). The intensive prefix emphasizes the thorough transition from sleep to wakefulness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat stays awake all night and sleeps all day like a vampire.”
“The baby finally fell asleep, but one small noise could awake her.”
“I'm wide awake after drinking five cups of coffee - I think I can see sounds now!”
“The students tried to stay awake during the boring lecture.”
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