Synonyms for

Waking

Verb / ˈweɪkɪŋ / Another word for waking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of becoming awake or conscious.

Synonyms & similar words

fireup arouse comealive waken awaken sleeping ignite inflame heat fallasleep causetosleep stirup awake wake rouse wakeful wakeup sleep awakening arousing stirring rousing reviving alerting emerging rising awakened conscious

Synonyms by register

Formal

aroused alert conscious vigilant

Informal

up awake not asleep out of bed

Literary

stirring awakened roused

Antonyms

sleeping slumbering dormant unconscious napping dozing resting

Common collocations

  • waking hours
  • waking moment
  • waking life
  • waking dream
  • waking world
  • waking up
  • waking state

Word family

noun waking
verb wake
adjective waking

Usage note

The word 'waking' is often used as a present participle or adjective. It contrasts with states of sleep or unconsciousness.

Example sentences

  1. I heard the birds singing outside and knew it was time for waking up.
  2. I was in a deep sleep and it took a lot of effort for my mom to wake me up.
  3. The sound of the alarm clock is my signal for waking up every morning.
  4. The smell of coffee is the best part of waking up.
  5. I have trouble staying asleep and often experience waking up throughout the night.

Quotes

  • Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. - Buddha
  • The morning breeze on my face makes me feel alive anew. - Terri Guillemets
  • I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. - J.B. Priestly

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