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 are, yes you are. Uh, uh! No biting, no, no, no. - No, no, no. You want the wrench? Go get the wrench. Now, back to work. She's awake, Quick, to work. - Miss Ritchi, we meet again. - Would it kill you to wash the bag? You can scream all you wish, Miss Ritchi. I'm afraid no one can hear you. (..)
    2010 Megamind