awoke (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈwoʊk/
Definition
The past tense of 'awake', meaning to stop sleeping or to become aware of something.
Examples
She awoke to the sound of birds singing outside her window.
He awoke with a start when the alarm clock finally went off.
The city awoke to a blanket of fresh, white snow after a quiet night.
How to Use awoke
- awoke to (prepositional phrase)
- To become conscious or aware of something specific. — "He awoke to the harsh reality of his financial situation."
- awoke with (prepositional phrase)
- To wake up experiencing a particular feeling or condition. — "I awoke with a terrible headache after the party."
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