“Awaken” vs. “Awake”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “awaken” and “awake”
- "Awaken" specifically refers to bringing someone or something out of a state of sleep or inactivity, while "awake" refers to the state of being aware and conscious.
- "Awaken" can also be used figuratively to mean stirring up emotions or interests, while "awake" is generally used to refer to the state of being conscious.
- "Awake" can also be used as an adjective to describe a person or thing that is not sleeping, while "awaken" does not have this usage.
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What is the definition of “awaken” and “awake”?
Awaken
- To rouse or stir up from sleep or a state of inactivity.
- To become aware or conscious of something.
- To stimulate or excite a feeling, emotion, or interest.
Awake
- To emerge or come out of a state of sleep.
- To be fully aware of something or conscious of one's surroundings.
- To come to a realization or understanding of something.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Awake” is the more popular variant on the web.
Awaken
45,600,000 results on the web
Examples
- She felt a sudden surge of energy that awakened her senses.
- He felt a sudden urge to travel and decided to awaken his dormant wanderlust.
- The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is enough to awaken anyone from their slumber.
More popular
Awake
139,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- She lay there awake, staring at the ceiling and listening to the sound of the rain.
- He couldn't get himself to fall asleep and stayed awake the entire night.
- The doctors were worried that the patient wouldn't be able to stay awake during the surgery.
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