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Waking: meaning, definitions and examples

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waking

 

[ ˈweɪkɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

state of consciousness

Waking refers to the process of coming out of sleep and entering a state of consciousness. This can involve physical sensations, awareness of one’s surroundings, and the ability to respond to the environment. Waking happens naturally each day, but it can also refer to a more figurative awakening or realization in various contexts, such as emotional or spiritual growth.

Synonyms

arising, awaking, getting up.

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy waking up early to watch the sunrise.
  • She feels rejuvenated after waking from a long nap.
  • Waking suddenly in the middle of the night can be disorienting.
Context #2 | Noun

transition from sleep

Waking can also be used as a noun to describe the act or state of stopping sleep. It encompasses the moments when someone transitions from a sleep state to being awake and aware. This term can also imply a certain level of alertness and readiness to engage with the surroundings after sleep.

Synonyms

arousal, awakening, reawakening.

Examples of usage

  • Her waking was gentle, as the light filled the room.
  • The waking of the newborn was met with joy.
  • His waking was interrupted by the loud alarm.

Translations

Translations of the word "waking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acordando

🇮🇳 जागना

🇩🇪 wachend

🇮🇩 bangun

🇺🇦 прокидання

🇵🇱 budzenie

🇯🇵 目覚め

🇫🇷 éveil

🇪🇸 despertar

🇹🇷 uyanma

🇰🇷 깨우기

🇸🇦 استيقاظ

🇨🇿 probuzení

🇸🇰 prebudenie

🇨🇳 醒来

🇸🇮 budjenje

🇮🇸 vakna

🇰🇿 ояну

🇬🇪 გამოღვიძება

🇦🇿 oyanma

🇲🇽 despertar

Etymology

The word 'waking' originates from the Old English term 'wacan', which means 'to become awake'. This is derived from Proto-West Germanic *waikan, which also meant 'to awake' or 'to rise'. The root can be traced back further to Proto-Indo-European *wegʰ-, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be lively'. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English into its current form, representing both the physical state of awakening and the broader metaphorical meaning associated with awareness and realization. In modern usage, 'waking' captures both the literal action of coming out of sleep as well as the metaphorical awakenings that one can experience in life, such as personal growth and understanding.

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