Wake — synonyms, wake antonyms, definition

1. wake (Noun)

Wake Island aftermath backwash commemoration course encomium eulogy funeral party path reception remembrance social gathering track trail train viewing vigil

wake (Noun) — An island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii.

wake (Noun) — The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event). ex. "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"

wake (Noun) — The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward. ex. "the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"

wake (Noun) — A vigil held over a corpse the night before burial. ex. "there's no weeping at an Irish wake"

wake (Noun) — The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.

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2. wake (Verb)

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wake (Verb) — Be awake, be alert, be there.

wake (Verb) — Stop sleeping. ex. "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"

wake (Verb) — Arouse or excite feelings and passions. ex. "Wake old feelings of hatred"

wake (Verb) — Make aware of. ex. "His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation"

wake (Verb) — Cause to become awake or conscious. ex. "Please wake me at 6 AM."

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