waking

UK: ˈweɪkɪŋ | US: ˈweɪkɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. in a state of being awake; not asleep

  2. n. the act or process of waking up

Structure
wake <to cease sleeping>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "waking" derives from the Old English "wacan" (to arise, become awake), which evolved into "wake" in Modern English. The suffix "-ing" is added to form the present participle or gerund, indicating the ongoing state or action of being awake. The root "wake" is shared with related words like "awake" and "awaken," all tied to the concept of rousing from sleep.

Examples

  1. She spent the waking hours reading her favorite book.

  2. The baby’s waking moments were filled with laughter.

  3. He struggled with waking up early for work.

  4. The noise interrupted her peaceful waking.

  5. Waking from a deep sleep, he felt disoriented.