Meaning of wide-awake in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌwaɪdəˈweɪk/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    wide-awake

    Definitions

    1. fully awake

    Examples

    • « the unsleeping city »
    • « so excited she was wide-awake all night »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. fully alert and watchful

    Examples

    • « played heads-up ball »

    Synonyms

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