awakened (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈweɪkənd/
Definition
Caused to stop sleeping and become conscious.
Examples
The smell of coffee awakened him early.
Her sense of justice was awakened by the news.
The alarm clock awakened the whole house.
How to Use awakened
- awakened to (prepositional phrase)
- To become aware of or realize something, especially a problem or situation. — "She was finally awakened to the dangers of her lifestyle."
- awakened by (prepositional phrase)
- To be caused to stop sleeping or become conscious by a particular sound, event, or sensation. — "He was awakened by a loud bang outside."
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