wake

[weɪk]

wake Definition

  • 1to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping
  • 2to become or to make someone become alert and aware of something
  • 3the track or path left behind a moving ship or boat on the surface of the water

Using wake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I usually wake up at 6 am.

  • Example

    The loud noise woke me up in the middle of the night.

  • Example

    The recent events have woken the public's interest in politics.

  • Example

    The boat left a long wake behind it as it sailed away.

wake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wake

Phrases with wake

  • as a result of something that has happened

    Example

    In the wake of the scandal, the company's profits dropped significantly.

  • wake-up call

    something that makes you realize the true nature of a situation, especially something bad

    Example

    The accident was a wake-up call for him to start taking better care of his health.

  • in the past, after something has happened

    Example

    Behind the wake of the pandemic, many businesses had to close down.

Origins of wake

from Old English 'wacan', meaning 'to be awake'

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Summary: wake in Brief

The verb 'wake' [weɪk] means to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping, or to become or to make someone become alert and aware of something. It can also refer to the track or path left behind a moving ship or boat on the surface of the water. Phrases like 'in the wake of' and 'wake-up call' are commonly used to describe the aftermath of an event or a realization. Examples include 'I usually wake up at 6 am.' and 'The boat left a long wake behind it as it sailed away.'

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