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

  • (..) We did it. Look at us! Oh, no. Am l disqualified? You're doing fine. You're winning. You got to stay awake. Where does P Sherman live? P Sherman, Wallaby Way, Sydney. That's it! Stay awake. - Awake. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo