awake
UK: əˈweɪk | US: əˈweɪk
adj. not asleep; conscious
v. to stop sleeping; to become aware
The word "awake" originates from Old English āwæcnan (to arise, revive), combining the intensive prefix ā- (akin to "on") with wæcnan (to wake). Over time, it evolved to emphasize the transition from sleep to consciousness. The root "wake" is shared with related words like "watch" and "vigil," tracing back to Proto-Germanic wakaną, meaning "to be awake." This reflects a core concept of alertness across Germanic languages.
She lay awake for hours, listening to the rain.
The loud noise awoke the entire neighborhood.
He awoke to find sunlight streaming through the window.
The documentary aims to awake public awareness about climate change.
Stay awake during the lecture to take notes.