CEFR B1

awoken

verb

Meaning

Past participle of 'awake'; roused from sleep or from a state of inactivity or ignorance.

Examples

She was suddenly awoken by a strange dream.
The scandal has awoken public interest in the politician's past.

Synonyms: awakened, roused, stirred, aroused

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awoken (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈwoʊkən/

Definition

Past participle of 'awake'; roused from sleep or from a state of inactivity or ignorance.

Examples

She was suddenly awoken by a strange dream.
The scandal has awoken public interest in the politician's past.

How to Use awoken

awoken by (prepositional phrase): To be woken up due to a specific sound or event. — "He was awoken by the sound of his alarm clock."
awoken to (prepositional phrase): To become aware of or realize something after being roused from sleep or ignorance. — "She was awoken to the reality of her situation."

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