Woken: meaning, definitions and examples
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woken
[ หwoส.kษn ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น despertado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช wach
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbangun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฑัะดะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obudzony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฎ่ฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉveillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ despertado
๐น๐ท uyanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๊นจ์ฐ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชููุธ
๐จ๐ฟ probuzenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prebudenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ prebujen
๐ฎ๐ธ vakandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฆแแแซแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 '*wakลnฤ ,' 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.