Woken: meaning, definitions and examples

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woken

 

[ หˆwoสŠ.kษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

The word 'woken' is the past participle of the verb 'wake.' It refers to the action of having been awakened from sleep or a state of inactivity. This term is commonly used to describe the moment when someone becomes alert or conscious after sleeping. It can also imply a figurative awakening, such as realizing something significant or becoming aware of a situation.

Synonyms

awakened, roused, stirred

Examples of usage

  • I have woken up late for work.
  • The baby has woken from his nap.
  • She woke up feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "woken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despertado

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 รฉveillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despertado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นจ์šฐ์นœ

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แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despertado

Etymology

The term 'woken' has its roots in Old English, where the verb 'wacan' meant 'to be awakened or to arise.' This verb is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*wakลnฤ…,' which signifies 'to be awake' or 'to watch.' Over time, 'waken' evolved through Middle English as 'wakien' and eventually adopted its modern form. The past participle 'woken' emerged as a result of the irregular conjugation, reflecting a broader trend in English verbs. Now a prevalent form, 'woken' conveys not only physical awakening but also metaphorical implications, particularly in contemporary contexts where it denotes a heightened awareness of social and political issues, as seen in expressions like 'wokeness.' The evolution of the term signifies both linguistic adaptation and cultural shifts in society's focus on consciousness and awareness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,702, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.