awaking Definition
- 1the act of waking up from sleep
- 2the act of becoming aware or conscious of something
Using awaking: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "awaking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sound of the alarm clock caused her awaking.
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His awaking to the reality of the situation was sudden and jarring.
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The awaking of the animals in spring is a sign of new life.
awaking Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with awaking
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She finally awakened to the fact that she had been taken advantage of.
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The documentary awakened many people to the issue of climate change.
awaken one's senses
to cause someone to become more alert and aware of their surroundings
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The smell of fresh coffee awakened my senses in the morning.
Origins of awaking
from Old English 'āwæcnian', meaning 'to arise from sleep'
Summary: awaking in Brief
'Awaking' [əˈweɪkɪŋ] refers to the act of waking up from sleep or becoming aware or conscious of something. It can be used in phrases like 'awaken to something,' meaning to become aware of something, and 'awaken someone to something,' meaning to make someone aware of something. 'Awaken one's senses' means to cause someone to become more alert and aware of their surroundings.
