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

  • (..) They are to be sent back to their natural habitat, where they will live their lives in the freedom they desire. -Hey. Little help? -He's awake! He's awake! Do something! Oh, man. Oh, my head. What the...? Wait. Where? What? (..)
    2005 Madagascar