noun
the state of remaining awake
Examples
- days of danger and nights of waking
adjective
marked by full consciousness or alertness
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- worked every moment of my waking hours
verb
be awake, be alert, be there
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verb
stop sleeping
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- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
verb
arouse or excite feelings and passions
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- 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
verb
make aware of
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- His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation
verb
cause to become awake or conscious
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- He was roused by the drunken men in the street
- Please wake me at 6 AM.