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

  • (..) very well. I'm scared something's gonna happen. Wait here. I'll try and get us a cab. Is she awake? Yeah. Mmm, Leonard. How you feelin'? Is there another blanket? I'm so cold. (..)
    2008 Two Lovers