Words with a similar base: awake, awaken

'awake'
[wake_up.v.02] as in: stop sleeping


Examples:
She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock



'awake'
[awake.a.01] as in: not in a state of sleep; completely conscious


Examples:
lay awake thinking about his new job
still not fully awake



'awake'
[alert.s.02] as in: mentally perceptive and responsive


Examples:
an alert mind
alert to the problems
alive to what is going on
awake to the dangers of her situation
was now awake to the reality of his predicament



					

awake (English)
└── awaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── awacan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))


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