Basic Details
Word: Awake
Part of Speech: Verb / Adjective
Meaning: To stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert.
Synonyms: Aroused, alert, awakened, conscious
Antonyms: Asleep, unconscious
Idioms and Phrases
- Wake up and smell the coffee: To become aware of the reality of a situation. Example: "After failing the test, he finally woke up and smelled the coffee, realising he needed to study harder."
- Awake to the fact: To become aware of something important or significant. Example: "She awoke to the fact that her friends were not true friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I usually awake at seven in the morning, ready to start the day.
Example 2: The loud noise caused the baby to awake from her nap.
Example 3: It is important to be awake and alert while driving for your safety.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word awake comes from the Old English word awacan, which means to arise or wake? This word has been used for many centuries in the English language!
Famous Quote
"The mind is everything. What you think, you become." Buddha
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "awake" mean?
a) To start sleeping
b) To stop sleeping
c) To fall asleep
d) To dream
Answer: b) To stop sleeping
2. Which of these is a synonym of "awake"?
a) Asleep
b) Unconscious
c) Aroused
d) Drowsy
Answer: c) Aroused
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "awake"?
a) Alert
b) Conscious
c) Sleeping
d) Aware
Answer: c) Sleeping
4. Which sentence uses "awake" correctly?
a) I stayed awake during the movie.
b) I will awake at the beach.
c) She was awake to the sound of music.
d) They love to awake on the weekends.
Answer: a) I stayed awake during the movie.
5. What does the idiom "wake up and smell the coffee" mean?
a) To enjoy coffee
b) To become aware of reality
c) To drink coffee while sleeping
d) To find out where coffee is made
Answer: b) To become aware of reality
