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

  • (..) Check out who's back, man. - Mr. Wickwire! - Yes, Master Chief? Since the whole world seems to be awake at , why don't you get your class out here and into formation. Might as well crank it up right now. All right, Master Chief. (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane
  • (..) Roll! Pain is your friend, your ally! It will tell you when you are seriously injured! It will keep you awake and angry... and remind you to finish the job... and get the hell home! But you know the best thing (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane