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

  • (..) - It's not fair. - What's not fair? What? I've been here for four years... and I've only just found you. Well, you found me. Are you awake? Nope. Yes, you are. Will, come to California with me. What? I want you to come to California (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting