Waker: meaning, definitions and examples
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waker
[ ˈweɪkər ]
general use
A waker is someone or something that causes another to wake up. It can refer to a person who wakes someone from sleep or a device designed to awaken a sleeping person, such as an alarm clock.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The waker rang loudly at six in the morning.
- She is a natural waker, always arriving before the alarm goes off.
- The gentle waker of birds made the dawn feel peaceful.
Translations
Translations of the word "waker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despertador
🇮🇳 जागने वाला
🇩🇪 Wecker
🇮🇩 penggugah
🇺🇦 будильник
🇵🇱 budzik
🇯🇵 目覚まし時計
🇫🇷 réveil
🇪🇸 despertador
🇹🇷 uyanık
🇰🇷 알람 시계
🇸🇦 منبه
🇨🇿 budík
🇸🇰 budík
🇨🇳 闹钟
🇸🇮 budilka
🇮🇸 veggur
🇰🇿 ояну
🇬🇪 გამაღვიძებელი
🇦🇿 saat
🇲🇽 despertador
Etymology
The word 'waker' originates from the Old English 'wacian', which means to become awake or to keep awake. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*wakōną', which conveys the notion of being awake or alert. The suffix '-er' indicates one who performs an action, hence a 'waker' is someone who causes waking. Over the centuries, the word has evolved in usage but has retained the core meaning related to waking and awareness. In modern contexts, 'waker' may also be linked to alarm systems or devices, reflecting technological advances that serve to wake individuals from sleep. The concept of a waker is also culturally significant, representing transitions from rest to activity, and can be associated with both natural phenomena, like sunrise, as well as human-made devices.