CEFR B1

waking

adjective

Meaning

The state of being awake; not sleeping.

Examples

She spent her waking hours planning the next adventure.
The sound of birds marked the beginning of his waking day.

Synonyms: awake, conscious, alert, vigilant

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waking (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪkɪŋ/

Definition

The state of being awake; not sleeping.

Examples

She spent her waking hours planning the next adventure.
The sound of birds marked the beginning of his waking day.
Even in his waking thoughts, the dream lingered.

How to Use waking

waking up (phrasal verb): The act of becoming conscious after sleeping. — "I enjoy waking up to the sound of birdsong."
be in one's waking moments (idiom): To be aware or conscious. — "Even in her waking moments, she couldn't shake the feeling."

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