Awoke: meaning, definitions and examples

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awoke

 

[ ษ™หˆwoสŠk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Awoke is the simple past tense of the verb 'awake.' It refers to the act of entering a state of wakefulness from sleep. The term is often used to describe the moment someone stops sleeping and becomes alert.

Synonyms

aroused, awakened, roused, woke

Examples of usage

  • She awoke suddenly to the sound of thunder.
  • He awoke feeling refreshed after a long night's sleep.
  • They awoke to the smell of breakfast cooking.
  • The baby awoke crying in the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "awoke" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despertou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค— เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erwachte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะธะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obudziล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ่ฆšใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'est rรฉveillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despertรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ์–ด๋‚ฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ probudil se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prebudil sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†’ๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebudil se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaknaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despertรณ

Etymology

The word 'awoke' originates from the Old English 'awacian,' which means 'to awaken.' The term has Proto-Germanic roots, traced back to 'awakanan,' suggesting a transformation from a state of sleep to wakefulness. In Middle English, the forms 'awaken' and 'awoke' became more standardized. Over centuries, the use of 'awoke' evolved to primarily signify the past tense of 'awake.' While its usage has varied through different dialects and time periods, its common understanding remains linked to the experience of waking up or regaining consciousness. The distinction between 'awake' and 'awoke' has helped English speakers articulate nuances in time and state of being when transitioning from sleep.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,868, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.