to wake up; rouse from sleep

I awoke at six with a feeling of dread.

to rouse to action; become active

His flagging interest awoke.

to come or bring to an awareness; become cognizant (often fol. by to )

She awoke to the realities of life.

waking; not sleeping.

vigilant; alert

They were awake to the danger.

adjective

asleep , unconscious

verb

go to sleep , sleep , deaden , lull

adjective

alive , aroused , attentive , awakened , aware , cognizant , excited , heedful , knowing , observant , on guard , roused , vigilant , wakeful , waking , watchful , unsleeping , wide-awake , sensible , sentient , wise

verb

arise , awaken , call , gain consciousness , get up , roll out * , rouse , stir , wake , wake up , activate , alert , animate , arouse , call forth , enliven , excite , incite , kindle , provoke , revive , stimulate , stir up , vivify , waken , raise , active , alive , attentive , careful , conscious , heedful , mindful