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

  • (..) The water runs to any one of the outflows. We'll never find 'im. - Follow him! - Follow him? You okay? You okay? Hey! Hey! You awake? I need to see Bruce Wayne. I'm sorry, Mr. Wayne doesn't take unscheduled calls. Even from a police officer. And if I go get a warrant for (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises