How Do You Spell AWAKEN?

Pronunciation: [ɐwˈe͡ɪkən] (IPA)

The word "awaken" is spelled as /əˈweɪkən/. This word has a unique structure where "a" acts as a prefix and "waken" is the root word. This is also known as a prefix and a base. The vowel sound in the prefix "a" is pronounced as "uh." Meanwhile, the root word "waken" is pronounced as /ˈweɪkən/. In IPA phonetic transcription, the "a" sound is represented by /ə/ and the "w" sound is represented by /w/. The final "en" sound is pronounced as /ən/.

AWAKEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Awaken (verb) refers to the act of rousing or waking up from sleep or inactivity. It implies a transition from a state of sleep or unconsciousness to a state of consciousness and alertness. To awaken is to become aware of the surrounding environment and to regain the ability to perceive and comprehend things.

    In a literal sense, awaken signifies the cessation of sleep and the restoration of bodily functions, resulting in a person becoming physically awake. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of becoming aware or coming to realize something on a deeper level. It encompasses awakening to new ideas, insights, or understanding, often leading to spiritual, emotional, or intellectual growth.

    Awakening can occur spontaneously or by external stimulation such as alarms, noises, or someone physically rousing another person. It can also emphasize an internal process, such as when a person experiences a profound realization or epiphany. Awakening can be gradual or immediate, gentle or jarring, depending on the circumstances.

    Moreover, awaken can extend beyond sleep to imply emergence from a dormant state or period of inactivity. For instance, one might awaken their creativity, passions, or ambitions after a long period of self-doubt or stagnation. It suggests a transformation or renewal, breathing life into something that was previously dormant or unnoticed.

    Overall, awaken encapsulates the concepts of rising from slumber, becoming conscious, and having newfound awareness, whether it be physical, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual.

  2. Same meaning as awake.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of AWAKEN

The word "awaken" originated from the Old English word "āwæcnan" which is a combination of two elements: "ā-" meaning "out" or "away" and "wæcnan" meaning "to wake up". Thus, the word "awaken" ultimately means to "wake up" or "become conscious".

Similar spelling word for AWAKEN

Conjugate verb Awaken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have awakened
you would have awakened
he/she/it would have awakened
we would have awakened
they would have awakened
I would have awaken
you would have awaken
he/she/it would have awaken
we would have awaken
they would have awaken

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been awakening
you would have been awakening
he/she/it would have been awakening
we would have been awakening
they would have been awakening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would awaken
you would awaken
he/she/it would awaken
we would awaken
they would awaken

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be awakening
you would be awakening
he/she/it would be awakening
we would be awakening
they would be awakening

FUTURE

I will awaken
you will awaken
he/she/it will awaken
we will awaken
they will awaken

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be awakening
you will be awakening
he/she/it will be awakening
we will be awakening
they will be awakening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have awakened
you will have awakened
he/she/it will have awakened
we will have awakened
they will have awakened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been awakening
you will have been awakening
he/she/it will have been awakening
we will have been awakening
they will have been awakening

IMPERATIVE

you awaken
we let´s awaken

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to awaken

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was awakening
you were awakening
he/she/it was awakening
we were awakening
they were awakening

PAST PARTICIPLE

awakened

PAST PERFECT

I had awakened
you had awakened
he/she/it had awakened
we had awakened
they had awakened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been awakening
you had been awakening
he/she/it had been awakening
we had been awakening
they had been awakening

PRESENT

I awaken
you awaken
he/she/it awakens
we awaken
they awaken

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am awakening
you are awakening
he/she/it is awakening
we are awakening
they are awakening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

awakening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have awakened
you have awakened
he/she/it has awakened
we have awakened
they have awakened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been awakening
you have been awakening
he/she/it has been awakening
we have been awakening
they have been awakening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it awaken

SIMPLE PAST

I awakened
you awakened
he/she/it awakened
we awakened
they awakened

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