Awaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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awaking

 

[ ษ™หˆweษช.kษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

state of consciousness

Awaking refers to the process of coming out of a state of sleep or unconsciousness. It typically involves becoming aware of one's surroundings and regaining full mental faculties. This term can also connote a spiritual or intellectual enlightenment.

Synonyms

arising, rising, waking.

Examples of usage

  • I felt refreshed after awaking from a long nap.
  • Her poem describes the beauty of awaking to a new day.
  • Awaking from his dream, he remembered the important message.
  • The city was awaking slowly to the sound of morning traffic.
Context #2 | Noun

moment of awareness

Awaking as a noun refers to the act or moment of coming into awareness from sleep or a dormant state. It signifies a transition from unconsciousness to consciousness.

Synonyms

recovery, revival, waking.

Examples of usage

  • The awaking of the nature in spring is a beautiful sight.
  • Her sudden awaking brought clarity to her thoughts.
  • The novel explores the theme of emotional awaking.
  • His awaking to reality was a turning point in his life.

Translations

Translations of the word "awaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despertar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erwachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฑัƒะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ budzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ่ฆšใ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉveil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despertar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ์šฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูŠู‚ุงุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ probuzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prebudenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง‰้†’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebujanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะฝัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despertar

Etymology

The word 'awaking' originates from the Old English 'awacan', which means to spring up, arise, or wake. This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*wakan', which conveys the sense of coming to life or waking up. The prefix 'a-' denotes a sense of motion or direction, while 'waking' is related to the Middle English 'waken' and the Old Norse 'vaka'. Over time, 'awaking' evolved into a more nuanced term that emphasizes not just the physical act of waking up but also the accompanying mental and emotional transitions one experiences. The modern usage encompasses both literal and figurative meanings, such as 'awaking to new possibilities' or 'awaking from ignorance'.