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awake
'awake' - used as an adjective
1. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
lay awake thinking about his new job
still not fully awake
2. not unconscious; especially having become conscious
the patient is now awake and alert
3. (usually followed by 'to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive
awake to the dangers of her situation
was now awake to the reality of his predicament

'awake' - used as a verb
4. stop sleeping

derived forms
1. Awake / Past
awoke
2. Awake / Third Person
awakes
3. Awake / Present Participle
awaking
4. Awake / Past Participle
awoken
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Antonym
  • asleep
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