Awake Definition & Meaning
awake
- adjective
- not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job"; "still not fully awake"
- mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
- verb
- stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
"Awake" in song lyrics
See how awake is used in real songs:
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"On making this world stop, well aware, be awake"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations -
"That's the feeling that I'm feeling everyday that I awake"
The 49ers — The Livest -
"There's too many sleeping brothers, and not enough awake"
4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Tha Fall
Words that rhyme with awake
Usage tips for "awake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "awake" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for awake to find words that pair well.
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- What does awake mean?
- not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job"; "still not fully awake" mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament" stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
- What part of speech is awake?
- Awake is an adjective and a verb.
- How many definitions does awake have?
- Awake has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).