wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
noun
| Meaning 1 | the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) |
| Synonym | aftermath, wake, backwash |
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| Usage | the aftermath of war in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
noun
| Meaning 2 | an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii |
| Synonym | Wake Island, Wake |
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wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
noun
| Meaning 3 | the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward |
| Synonym | backwash |
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| Usage | the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
noun
| Meaning 4 | a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial |
| Synonym | viewing |
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| Usage | there's no weeping at an Irish wake |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
verb
| Meaning 1 | be awake, be alert, be there |
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wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
verb
| Meaning 2 | stop sleeping |
| Synonym | wake up, awake, arouse, awaken, wake, come alive, waken |
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| Usage | She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
verb
| Meaning 3 | arouse or excite feelings and passions |
| Synonym | inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up |
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| Usage | The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world Wake old feelings of hatred |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
verb
| Meaning 4 | make aware of |
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| Usage | His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation |
wake definition wake meaning and wake synonyms
verb
| Meaning 5 | cause to become awake or conscious |
| Synonym | awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake up, arouse |
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| Usage | He was roused by the drunken men in the street Please wake me at 6 AM. |
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