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

  • (..) Has broken out Right herein front of central park. Let's have a listen in. He sees you when you're sleeping He knows if you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake Hey! You better watch out, you better (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) He's making a list, Checking it twice Gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa clausis coming' to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry (..)
    2003 Elf