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rousted

 

[ ˈraʊstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to wake up

To roust someone means to wake them up or to forcefully get them out of bed. This term often implies a sense of urgency or a somewhat aggressive manner of waking someone. It can also refer to stirring someone into action or encouraging them to get moving. In a more informal context, it can imply an informal awakening, like friends waking each other up for a morning adventure.

Synonyms

arouse, rouse, stir, wake

Examples of usage

  • He rousted his friends for an early hike.
  • The soldier was rousted from sleep for a midnight training exercise.
  • She rousted the children to prepare for school.

Translations

Translations of the word "rousted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despertado

🇮🇳 जगाया गया

🇩🇪 aufgeweckt

🇮🇩 dibangunkan

🇺🇦 розбуджений

🇵🇱 obudzony

🇯🇵 起こされた

🇫🇷 réveillé

🇪🇸 despertado

🇹🇷 uyandırılmış

🇰🇷 깨운

🇸🇦 مستيقظ

🇨🇿 probuzený

🇸🇰 prebudený

🇨🇳 被叫醒的

🇸🇮 zbudil

🇮🇸 vakið

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 oyanmış

🇲🇽 despertado

Word origin

The word 'rousted' originates from the early 20th century, likely as a variation of the word 'rouse,' which means to awaken or stir up. The root 'rouse' comes from Middle English 'rousen,' which means to awaken or come to life. Its etymology can be traced back to Old English 'rūsin', which had similar meanings associated with waking and arousing. Over time, 'roust' appeared as a colloquial term to denote a more forceful or abrupt awakening, particularly in contexts such as military and informal settings. The evolution of the word reflects the cultural practices of getting individuals to rise early, especially within communal or active environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,940, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.