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awaken

/əˈweɪkən/

Meanings
verb
To become conscious after having slept.

Examples :

"I awaken at 7:00 AM every morning before school. "
physiology mind body

Related Words

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inaction noun

/ɪnˈækʃən/

Lack of action or activity or labor

"His inaction on the project caused the deadline to be missed. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

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conscious noun

/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/

The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

"My conscious awareness of my mistakes helped me learn from them. "

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inspiring verb

/ɪn.ˈspaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

"The teacher's passionate speech inspired the students to work harder on their projects. "

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entrepreneurial adjective

/ˌɒntɹəpɹəˈnɜːɹi.əl/

Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.

"My sister's entrepreneurial spirit led her to start a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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awakened verb

/əˈweɪkənd/

To cause to become awake.

"She awakened him by ringing the bell."

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somebody noun

/ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbɑdi/

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

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stimulate verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "