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Wakened: meaning, definitions and examples

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wakened

 

[ หˆweษชkษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Wakened is the past tense of the verb 'waken,' which means to cause someone to become awake or to stop sleeping. This word is often used in contexts where someone is gently brought to consciousness, perhaps by another person or a noise. In literature, it can also evoke a more metaphorical awakening, such as a realization or an emotional awakening. It is less commonly used than 'woke' but still finds its place in various expressions.

Synonyms

awakened, roused, stirred, woke

Examples of usage

  • She wakened him with a gentle touch.
  • The sound of the alarm clock has finally wakened me.
  • He wakened from a deep sleep to find the room was bright.
  • They wakened early to watch the sunrise.

Translations

Translations of the word "wakened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acordado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค—เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbangun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฑัƒะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obudzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ่ฆšใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉveillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despertado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ์–ด๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ probuzenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prebudenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†’ๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัะฝัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despertado

Etymology

The word 'waken' has its roots in Old English, originating from 'wacnian,' which means to 'become awake or restore to life.' Its etymology can be traced through various forms in Middle English, such as 'wakenen,' reflecting a gradual evolution in meaning and usage. Over time, the word has been influenced by related terms in other Germanic languages, carrying the core meaning of awakening from sleep or ignorance. The transition from Old English to modern usage illustrates a shift not only in form but also in linguistic trends, as English evolved through contact with Norman French and Latin. The word's use has remained fairly consistent, primarily associated with the act of awakening from a state of sleep, with its poetic and metaphorical applications emerging more prominently in literary contexts. Today, 'waken' and its variations are recognized in both everyday speech and more formal writing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,551, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.