Wake Definition
wake
noun
- the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"
- an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
- the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; "the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"
- a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial; "there's no weeping at an Irish wake"
verb
- be awake, be alert, be there
- stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
- arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
- make aware of; "His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation"
- cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."
"Wake" in song lyrics
See how wake is used in real songs:
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"Carryin the same flowers from the wake"
7L & Esoteric — Play it Cool -
"And if I should die before I wake"
Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher -
"If I should die, before I wake"
A.G. f/ Party Arty — Pray
Words that rhyme with wake
Usage tips for "wake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wake" 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 wake to find words that pair well.