Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: Past tense of "awake," meaning to stop sleeping and become conscious.
Pronunciations: US: /əˈwoʊk/; UK: /əˈwəʊk/
Origin and Usage: The word "awoke" is derived from the Old English word "awæcnan," which means to wake up. It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Synonyms: Wake up, rise, arouse, stir, awaken.
Related Words: Awake, break, cloak, flake, quake.
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