Dictionary Entry

awake

adjective

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Meaning

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To stop sleeping or to become aware of something.

Example Sentence

After a long nap, she felt fully awake and ready to tackle her homework.

Usage Note

Describes a state of not sleeping, or being aware and alert. Can also be a verb meaning to wake up or cause someone to wake up.

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