Meaning of waken in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈweɪkən/

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1. Verb

   waken

   Etymology

   Old English wæcnan ‘be aroused’, of Germanic origin; related to wake

   Definitions

   1. cause to become awake or conscious

   Examples

   • « He was roused by the drunken men in the street »
   • « Please wake me at 6 AM. »

   Antonyms

   • cause to sleep
2. 2. stop sleeping

   Examples

   • « She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock »

   Antonyms

   • fall asleep
   • dope off
   • flake out
   • drift off
   • nod off
   • drop off
   • doze off
   • drowse off