What does WAKES mean?

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Parts of Speech: Noun (plural); Verb (third person singular present)

Definitions:

• Noun: A ceremony or vigil held in the presence of a dead body before burial or cremation.
• Verb: Cease to sleep or become awake.

Pronunciations:

• US: /weɪks/
• UK: /weɪks/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "wakes" comes from Middle English "wak(e)" and Old English "wæcnian," meaning "to be awake." The verb "wakes" is a present tense form of "wake," which also comes from Old English "wæcnian." The noun "wakes" is typically used in the context of a funeral or memorial service, while the verb "wakes" is used to describe the act of waking up or becoming alert.

Synonyms:

• Noun: Funeral, memorial service, vigil
• Verb: Awakens, rises, arouses

Related Words: Swake, quake, brake, creak, flake

Example Sentences:

• Noun: The wakes for the deceased will be held on Friday evening.
• Verb: He wakes up early every morning to go for a run.