awake

/ɔːweɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

in a state of full consciousness or alertness

“She woke up and was still awake, watching the sunrise.”

2. adjective

not asleep; alert or conscious

“The baby was awake and fussy during the car ride.”

3. noun

the state of being awake or alert

“She had trouble getting into the awake state after her nap.”

4. adverb

in a state of being awake or alert

“The medicine helped me to stay awake during the long drive.”

Synonyms

  • alert
  • awakened
  • conscious

Antonyms

  • asleep
  • drowsy
  • unconscious