Wake

/wˈe‌ɪk/

/ˈweɪk/

to wake

to become conscious again after sleeping

be awake, be alert, be there

cause to become awake or conscious

make aware of

arouse or excite feelings and passions

Wake

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

Example

The sound of an alarm clock is designed to wake individuals from their sleep.

Some people naturally wake early, while others are night owls who prefer to stay awake later.

Parents often check on their children when they wake in the middle of the night.

After a refreshing nap, it takes a moment to fully wake and regain awareness.

She woke up feeling peevish after a night of interrupted sleep.

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