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

  • (..) You call yourself a monster? ( growling ) Scary feet, scary feet, scary feet! Oop! The kid's awake! Okay, scary feet, scary feet, scary feet, scary feet-- Kid's asleep! ( roaring ) Twins! In a bunk bed! (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.