awaking

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English

Definitions

verb

To become conscious after having slept.
To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
To excite or to stir up something latent.
To rouse from a state of inaction or dormancy.

noun

The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
Being roused into action or activity.

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Synonyms

awaken wake up bring round cry waking awakened wide-awake waken wake come alive alert aware watchful astir alive arouse up conscious

Antonyms

fall asleep put to sleep

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