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

  • (..) All clear. I don't think we can get across this minefield. Not without that holo. We're not gonna get it off him while he's awake. Let's make sure we're on the same watch tonight. Is that peacekeepers? to base. We've got a truck coming in (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2