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Vocabulary Entry
wakening
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of becoming aware or alert; an awakening.
Example Sentences
"The wakening of the forest in spring is a beautiful sight."
"After a long sleep, the wakening of the child was gentle."
"Her wakening from the dream left her pondering its meaning."
V
verb
The present participle of 'wake', to rouse from sleep or to become alert.
Example Sentences
"I am wakening to the sounds of birds outside my window."
"They are wakening early to catch the sunrise over the mountains."
"The smell of coffee is wakening me from my slumber."