Wakening: meaning, definitions and examples
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wakening
[ หweษชkษnษชล ]
state of awareness
Wakening refers to the process of becoming aware or alert after sleep. It signifies the transition from a state of unconsciousness to one of consciousness. This can involve not just the physical act of opening one's eyes, but also a mental and emotional awakening to the world around. The term can also denote a metaphorical sense of awakening, such as an awakening of one's beliefs or thoughts.
Synonyms
arousal, awakening, resurgence, revival
Examples of usage
- The wakening of the sun marked the beginning of a new day.
- She felt a wakening of her senses as the music played.
- His wakening realization of his potential changed his life.
- The flowers opened at the wakening of spring.
Translations
Translations of the word "wakening" in other languages:
๐ต๐น despertar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฐเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Erwachen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebangkitan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฑัะดะถะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ budzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎ่ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉveil
๐ช๐ธ despertar
๐น๐ท uyanma
๐ฐ๐ท ๊นจ์ฐ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชููุงุธ
๐จ๐ฟ probuzenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prebudenie
๐จ๐ณ ่ง้
๐ธ๐ฎ prebujanje
๐ฎ๐ธ vakning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyanma
๐ฒ๐ฝ despertar
Etymology
The word 'wakening' originates from the Old English verb 'wacan', which means 'to become awake' or 'to arise'. This linguistic root connects with the Proto-Germanic word '*wakanล', which has a similar meaning of awakening or stirring. Over time, 'wakening' evolved through Middle English as 'wakeninge', which exhibited similar definitions but began to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings of awakening. Its current usage can be traced back to the 14th century, reflecting an overall evolution in its applications within the English language. The use of 'wakening' in literature and poetry emphasizes moments of realization, enlightenment, or the onset of awareness in various contexts, reinforcing its significance not just in the context of sleep, but also in personal transformation.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,274 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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