awake

//əˈweɪk//
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Verb

awakeInfinitive
awakePresent tense
awokePast tense
awokenPast participle
awakingPresent participle
awakesThird-person singular
1

To stop sleeping; to wake up from sleep.

I awoke early this morning.

2

To cause someone to stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

The loud noise awoke the baby.

3

To become aware of something; to come to a realization.

She finally awoke to the truth about her situation.

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Adjective

awakeCanonical form
1

Not asleep; in a state of wakefulness.

I was still awake at midnight.

2

Alert, vigilant, or aware of something.

She is awake to the dangers of the situation.

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