Awoke: meaning, definitions and examples
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awoke
[ ษหwoสk ]
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:
๐ต๐น despertou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erwachte
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะธะฝัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ obudziล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎ่ฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est rรฉveillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ despertรณ
๐น๐ท uyanmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊นจ์ด๋ฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชููุธ
๐จ๐ฟ probudil se
๐ธ๐ฐ prebudil sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ prebudil se
๐ฎ๐ธ vaknaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyandฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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