awaking Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AH0 W EY1 K IH0 NG
What Does Awaking Mean?
Awaking is a verb that means present participle and gerund of awake. As a noun, it means Synonym of awakening. As a noun, it means The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
Word Facts for Awaking
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | awaken, wake up and bring round |
| Antonyms | fall asleep and put to sleep |
| Plural | awakings |
Awaking Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of awake
Awaking as a Noun
- Synonym of awakening.
Verb
- To become conscious after having slept.
- To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
- To excite or to stir up something latent.
- To rouse from a state of inaction or dormancy.
- To come out of a state of inaction or dormancy.
Noun
- The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
- A revival of religion, or more general attention to religious matters than usual.
- Being roused into action or activity.
Synonyms of Awaking
Awaking synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Awaking
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Awaking in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
awaking
awaking (plural awakings)
Awaking: Your Questions Answered
Is awaking a verb or a noun?
Awaking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for awaking?
Close synonyms of awaking are awaken, wake up and bring round. See the full list of awaking synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of awaking?
Antonyms of awaking include fall asleep and put to sleep.
What is the plural of awaking?
The plural of awaking is awakings.