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

  • (..) Sadness, you may know your way around down here. But I know Riley. We're gonna make her so happy, she'll wake up with exhilaration - We'll excite her awake. - That's never happen before. Woo, Riley loves dogs. Put this on. I don't think that will work. - Bing Bong. (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) Are you sure you know where we're going? 'Cause we seem to be walking away from Headquarters. Oh. Riley's awake. Oh. Oh. uh. Don't. Don't touch, remember? If you touch them, (..)
    2015 Inside Out