awake
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAKE
somewhat formal
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to stop sleeping
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to wake up
[no object]
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She fell asleep immediately but awoke an hour later.
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I awoke several times during the night.
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He awoke with a start. = He awoke suddenly.
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The baby awoke from his nap.
[+ object]
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The alarm awoke me early.
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They were awoken by a loud bang.
awake to
[phrasal verb]
awake to (something)
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to become aware of (something)
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We finally awoke to the danger.
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How long will it take them to awake to their mistake?
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awake
/əˈweɪk/
adjective
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awake
/əˈweɪk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWAKE
not used before a noun
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not asleep
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Drinking coffee keeps him awake.
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I am so tired I can barely stay awake.
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She was lying awake, tossing and turning.
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One moment she was sleeping soundly—the next she was wide awake.
