awake synonyms

awake

modif.

waking, conscious, up, up and about, stirring, astir, not sleeping, aroused, wakeful, sleepless, wide-awake, attentive, vigilant, alert, observant; see also observant 1, 2, vigilant.

awake

v.

  1. To come out of sleep

    wake, wake up, get up, open one's eyes, become aware, gain consciousness, see the light, stir, rub one's eyes, rise, get out of bed, stretch one's limbs, show signs of life, awaken, arise, turn out*, roll out*, hit the deck*, rise and shine*.

    Antonyms sleep*, doze off, slumber. *

  2. To awaken another

    rouse, call, arouse; see wake 1.

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