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

  • (..) This is my boy's room. He can crash on the couch in the lounge. I'll be out in the house. What the fuck you doing in my bed? You awake? Mana, this is your uncle. He's gonna take your bed. You got the couch. We're out of drinks. - You up for it? (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse