awake

Definition

  • verb: to stop sleeping
  • verb: to cease sleeping
  • synonyms: wake, awaken, waken

Examples

  • It was quite late, but the children were still 'wide awake'. [=not tired at all]

  • One moment she was sleeping soundly—the next she was wide 'awake'.

  • How long will it take them to 'awake to' their mistake?

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) then it's distribution of wealth without work. George, you seen all those demonstrators out front of the White House keeping my Lady Bird awake the whole damn night? Oh, yes, Mr. President. I saw them. Well, let's go out there, you and I, and announce that you've decided to (..)
    2014 Selma