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

  • (..) Or he'll have to drug the hay. Well, hold him still! Stop! Ouch! Monty, which animals can you operate on awake? Those who are prepared. Why aren't you in school? Who let you in here? Whose is this nibbled backpack? I've got mine here. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo