Awake: meaning, definitions and examples

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awake

 

[ษ™หˆweษชk ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling alert and ready to act

Having woken up and not being asleep, alert and ready to act.

Synonyms

alert, aware, conscious, vigilant.

Examples of usage

  • She was wide awake at 3 a.m.
  • I felt fully awake after my morning coffee.
Context #2 | Verb

stop sleeping; wake from sleep

To stop sleeping; to wake from sleep.

Synonyms

arouse, awaken, stir.

Examples of usage

  • He awoke to the sound of the alarm clock.
  • The noise finally awoke the baby from his nap.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Old English 'awacan,' which means 'to rise up or become awake.'
  • In Middle English, it transformed to 'awaken,' highlighting a gradual return to consciousness.
  • The prefix 'a-' in 'awake' suggests being in a state of doing something, while 'wake' refers to being alert.

Psychology

  • Awakening often involves a state of increased awareness and cognitive function.
  • Sleep cycles influence how we feel when we wake up, as different stages affect mood and alertness.
  • People sometimes experience 'sleep inertia,' a groggy feeling after waking, which can last from minutes to hours.

Health

  • Quality sleep is essential for effective waking. Lack of sleep can lead to various health issues like fatigue and stress.
  • Some studies show natural light exposure in the morning helps regulate the bodyโ€™s internal clock, aiding in awakening.
  • Regular waking times can improve mental clarity and overall health, establishing a routine benefits productivity.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, the first light of dawn symbolizes new beginnings and opportunities.
  • Awakening experiences are often spiritual or transformative, representing a shift in one's awareness or mindfulness.
  • Poetry and literature frequently use waking as a metaphor for enlightenment and realization.

Literature

  • Many literary works explore the theme of awakening, often tied to personal growth and self-discovery.
  • In classic tales, characters often face a moment of awakening that alters the course of their journey.
  • Authors like Franz Kafka and Virginia Woolf have extensively explored psychological themes related to consciousness and awakening.

Translations

Translations of the word "awake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acordado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjaga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะธะฝัƒั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obudzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎใŒ่ฆšใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉveillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despierto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ probuzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prebudenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†’ๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despierto

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,336 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.