English dictionary
awake
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
adjective
- mentally perceptive and responsive
verb
- stop sleeping
Example sentences
lay awake thinking about his new job
still not fully awake
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
She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock