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Wake

/ˈweɪk/

The act of waking, or state of being awake.

📖 Definitions of "Wake"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of waking, or state of being awake.

  2. 2

    The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.

verb
  1. 1

    (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

    "I woke up at four o'clock this morning."

  2. 2

    (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

    "The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream."

  3. 3

    To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

  4. 4

    To be excited or roused up; to be stirred up from a dormant, torpid, or inactive state; to be active.

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