waking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act or process of a person or thing becoming conscious after sleeping or being in a coma.

  - "After a long night's sleep, I finally woke up."
  - "The patient slowly began to wake following the surgery."

• Verb

  To become conscious or aware.

  - "The sun woke me up."
  - "I woke up to the sound of my alarm."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waking
aking , breaking , shaking , staking

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Variants

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waking , wake , waked , waker , wakers , wakes , woke , woken , waking hour , waking hour/moment , waking moment , waking hours , her waking hours , her waking moments , his waking hours , his waking moments , one's waking hours , one's waking hours/moments , one's waking moments , their waking hours , their waking moments , wake and bake , wake-and-bake , waked and baked , wakes and bakes , waking and baking , wake up , waked up , wakes up , waking up , woke up , woken up

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Forms

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wakes, waked, waking

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Etymology

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Old English wecgan, from weccan ‘to watch, be awake’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'waking' is related to the Old English word 'weccan', which means 'to watch' or 'to guard'.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that waking up early in the morning can have health benefits, such as improving energy levels and boosting productivity.

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Related Concepts

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1. sleep: The opposite state of being awake, characterized by reduced physical and mental activity.

2. consciousness: The state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'waking' is often used as a metaphor for coming to awareness or understanding. For example, in the poem 'The Waking' by Seamus Heaney, the speaker describes the process of coming to consciousness and recognizing the beauty of the world around him.

How to Memorize "waking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sensation of waking up, such as feeling the sun on your face or hearing the sound of an alarm clock.
   - Imagine yourself getting out of bed and starting your day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waking' with the feeling of starting a new day or the sensation of becoming aware of your surroundings.
   - Think of the contrast between being asleep and being awake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wake Up And Smell The Coffee' to remember the definition of 'waking' as the act of becoming conscious or aware.
   - Create a mental image of a sunrise to help you remember the meaning.

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