CEFR B1

wakes

noun

Meaning

A period of time when people gather to watch over the body of someone who has died, before their funeral.

Examples

They held a wake at the funeral home the night before the burial.
Friends and family gathered for a wake to share memories of the deceased.

Synonyms: vigil, lying-in-state

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wakes (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /weɪks/

Definition

A period of time when people gather to watch over the body of someone who has died, before their funeral.

Examples

They held a wake at the funeral home the night before the burial.
Friends and family gathered for a wake to share memories of the deceased.
The wake will be open to the public from 2 PM to 8 PM.

How to Use wakes

wake up (phrasal verb): To stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping. — "I usually wake up at 7 AM, but today I slept in."
wake to (prepositional phrase): To become aware of something upon waking. — "She woke to the sound of birdsong."
leave a wake (collocation): To leave a trace or disturbance behind, especially in water. — "The boat left a large wake as it sped across the lake."

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