The Opposite(Antonym) of “awakes”
The antonyms of awakes are fall asleep and doze off. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of being awake, which is to be asleep or in a state of drowsiness.
Explore all Antonyms of “awakes”
- fall asleep
- doze off
Definitions and Examples of fall asleep, doze off
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Example
After a long day at work, he was so tired that he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.
Key Differences: fall asleep vs doze off
- 1Fall asleep implies a complete transition from wakefulness to sleep, while doze off suggests a brief period of light sleep.
- 2Fall asleep is often used to describe the beginning of sleep, while doze off can be used to describe a brief period of sleep during the day.
Effective Usage of fall asleep, doze off
- 1Sleep-Related Conversations: Use these antonyms to describe sleeping patterns or to talk about sleep-related issues.
- 2Narratives: Incorporate these antonyms in stories to create vivid descriptions of characters' sleeping habits.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe your own sleeping patterns or to ask others about theirs.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of awakes are fall asleep and doze off. Fall asleep implies a complete transition from wakefulness to sleep, while doze off suggests a brief period of light sleep. Use these antonyms in sleep-related conversations, narratives, and daily life to describe sleeping patterns and habits.
