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wakefulness

noun

A periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

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Word length
11
Starts with
W
Ends with
S
Contains
AK
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
A2

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noun

  1. A periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

    “Consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar”

noun

  1. A temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

    “Accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come”

noun

  1. The process of paying close and continuous attention

    “Wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter”

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Consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar
Accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come
Wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter
Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue

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