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wakefulness

[weyk-fuh l-nis]

wakefulness Definition

the state of being awake and not asleep.

Using wakefulness: Examples

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

  • Example

    The medication caused wakefulness and made it difficult to fall asleep.

  • Example

    The night watchman's job requires a high level of wakefulness.

  • Example

    She struggled to maintain wakefulness during the long lecture.

wakefulness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wakefulness

Antonyms for wakefulness

Phrases with wakefulness

  • a state of falling asleep or becoming unconscious

    Example

    The patient's loss of wakefulness was a concerning symptom.

  • an increased state of alertness or vigilance

    Example

    The soldier's heightened wakefulness allowed him to detect the enemy's approach.

  • the ability to remain awake for an extended period of time

    Example

    The pilot's job required sustained wakefulness during long flights.

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Summary: wakefulness in Brief

Wakefulness [weyk-fuh l-nis] refers to the state of being awake and not asleep. It is often used to describe the level of alertness or consciousness, as in 'The medication caused wakefulness and made it difficult to fall asleep.' Other phrases include 'loss of wakefulness,' indicating a state of falling asleep or becoming unconscious, and 'heightened wakefulness,' meaning an increased state of alertness or vigilance.

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