How Do You Spell AWAKE?

Pronunciation: [ɐwˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "awake" is spelled with the letter combination "aw" which represents the sound /ɔ/. This sound is produced by rounding the lips and opening the mouth slightly wider than for the sound /o/. The second vowel, "a," is pronounced as /eɪ/ which represents a diphthong, a combination of two vowel sounds. The final letter, "e," is silent and serves to indicate that the "a" should be pronounced as a long vowel sound. The phonetic transcription of "awake" is /əˈweɪk/.

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AWAKE Meaning and Definition

  1. Awake is an adjective that describes the state of being conscious and aware of one's surroundings, not asleep or in a state of slumber. It refers to the condition of an individual who has roused from sleep or is actively engaged in mental or sensory activities. When awake, one is fully alert and capable of perceiving and responding to stimuli.

    In a broader context, awake can also refer to being mentally or emotionally aware, enlightened, or cognizant of a particular situation or issue. It implies being attentive, vigilant, and observant, instead of being ignorant or oblivious to one's surroundings.

    The term awake can also be used as a verb, indicating the action of rousing oneself or someone else from sleep. It suggests the act of becoming conscious or coming out of a dormant state, as in "I will awake at sunrise" or "She gently shook him to awake him from his deep sleep."

    As a noun, awake refers to a state of being awake or the period of time during which one is awake, as in "She has spent over 18 hours awake" or "We chatted late into the night, and the awake lasted until dawn."

    Overall, awake refers to a state of consciousness, whether it pertains to the physical act of being alert and conscious, or the mental and emotional state of being aware and attentive.

  2. • Not sleeping.
    • To rouse from sleep; to infuse new life into.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of AWAKE

The word awake originated from the Old English word awacan. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic base wak-, which means to become or stay awake. This Proto-Germanic base is also related to the Old High German wahten and the Old Norse vakna.

Idioms with the word AWAKE

  • wide awake The idiom "wide awake" means to be fully alert, attentive, and conscious. It can be used to describe someone who is completely awake and aware of their surroundings, or figuratively, to describe someone who is very alert and aware in a particular situation or context.
  • awake(n) from sth The idiom "awake(n) from sth" means to come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or obliviousness, often in response to a specific event or realization. It can also refer to becoming aware of something or being alert after being inattentive or distracted.
  • awake(n) sm from sth The idiom "awaken someone from something" means to cause someone to become aware or alert to a particular situation, state, or reality. It involves bringing someone out of a state of unconsciousness, ignorance, or obliviousness to something significant or important.
  • awake(n) from The idiom "awake(n) from" means to become alert, aware, or conscious after a period of unconsciousness or unawareness, either literally or metaphorically. It indicates a transition from a state of sleep, ignorance, indifference, or obliviousness to a state of wakefulness, realization, understanding, or responsiveness.
  • awake from The idiom "awake from" can be defined as the act of rousing oneself or someone else from a state of sleep or unconsciousness. It implies becoming alert, cognizant, or aware after being in a dormant or unaware state.
  • awake(n) to sth The idiom "awake(n) to something" means to become aware or conscious of something, usually a truth, a problem, or a situation. It implies a sudden realization or understanding after being previously unaware or ignorant of it.
  • awake(n) from something The idiom "awake(n) from something" means to come out of a state of unconsciousness or slumber, to become alert or aware of something, or to emerge from a state of ignorance or naivety.
  • awake(n) sm to sth The idiom "awaken someone to something" means to make someone aware of or alert them to a particular situation, issue, or reality. It implies bringing someone out of a state of ignorance or unfamiliarity, making them conscious or knowledgeable about something they were previously unaware of.
  • awake(n) to something The idiom "awake(n) to something" means to become aware or conscious of something, often a realization or understanding that was previously not recognized or acknowledged. It implies a sudden enlightenment or grasp of a particular situation, fact, or truth.
  • awake to The idiom "awake to" means to become aware or conscious of something, usually a problem, situation, or opportunity. It implies the act of recognizing or understanding something that was previously unnoticed or ignored.
  • awake(n) someone from something The idiom "awaken someone from something" means to rouse or bring someone out of a state of unawareness, inactivity, or obliviousness. It can refer to physically waking someone up from sleep or metaphorically bringing their attention, understanding, or focus back to something important or relevant.
  • awake(n) someone to something The idiom "awake(n) someone to something" means to make someone aware, knowledgeable, or conscious of a particular idea, fact, issue, or situation. It involves enlightening or informing someone about something they were previously ignorant of or oblivious to, thereby helping them gain a new understanding or perspective.

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Conjugate verb Awake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have awaked; awoken; awoke
you would have awaked; awoken; awoke
he/she/it would have awaked; awoken; awoke
we would have awaked; awoken; awoke
they would have awaked; awoken; awoke
I would have awake
you would have awake
he/she/it would have awake
we would have awake
they would have awake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been awaking
you would have been awaking
he/she/it would have been awaking
we would have been awaking
they would have been awaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would awake
you would awake
he/she/it would awake
we would awake
they would awake

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be awaking
you would be awaking
he/she/it would be awaking
we would be awaking
they would be awaking

FUTURE

I will awake
you will awake
he/she/it will awake
we will awake
they will awake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be awaking
you will be awaking
he/she/it will be awaking
we will be awaking
they will be awaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have awaked; awoken; awoke
you will have awaked; awoken; awoke
he/she/it will have awaked; awoken; awoke
we will have awaked; awoken; awoke
they will have awaked; awoken; awoke
I will have awoken
you will have awoken
he/she/it will have awoken
we will have awoken
they will have awoken
I will have awaked, will have awoken
we will have awaked, will have awoken
you will have awaked, will have awoken
he/she/it will have awaked, will have awoken
they will have awaked, will have awoken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been awaking
you will have been awaking
he/she/it will have been awaking
we will have been awaking
they will have been awaking

IMPERATIVE

you awake
we let´s awake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to awake

PAST

I awoke
you awoke
he/she/it awoke
we awoke
they awoke
I awaked, awoke
we awaked, awoke
you awaked, awoke
he/she/it awaked, awoke
they awaked, awoke

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was awaking
you were awaking
he/she/it was awaking
we were awaking
they were awaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

awaked; awoken; awoke
awoken

PAST PERFECT

I had awaked; awoken; awoke
you had awaked; awoken; awoke
he/she/it had awaked; awoken; awoke
we had awaked; awoken; awoke
they had awaked; awoken; awoke
I had awoken
you had awoken
he/she/it had awoken
we had awoken
they had awoken
I had awoken, had awaked
we had awoken, had awaked
you had awoken, had awaked
he/she/it had awoken, had awaked
they had awoken, had awaked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been awaking
you had been awaking
he/she/it had been awaking
we had been awaking
they had been awaking

PRESENT

I awake
you awake
he/she/it awakes
we awake
they awake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am awaking
you are awaking
he/she/it is awaking
we are awaking
they are awaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

awaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have awaked; awoken; awoke
you have awaked; awoken; awoke
he/she/it has awaked; awoken; awoke
we have awaked; awoken; awoke
they have awaked; awoken; awoke
I have awoken
you have awoken
he/she/it has awoken
we have awoken
they have awoken
I have awoken, have awaked
we have awoken, have awaked
you have awoken, have awaked
he/she/it has awoken, has awaked
they have awoken, have awaked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been awaking
you have been awaking
he/she/it has been awaking
we have been awaking
they have been awaking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it awake

SIMPLE PAST

I awaked; awoke
you awaked; awoke
he/she/it awaked; awoke
we awaked; awoke
they awaked; awoke
I would have awoken, would have awaked
we would have awoken, would have awaked
you would have awoken, would have awaked
he/she/it would have awoken, would have awaked
they would have awoken, would have awaked