What does WOKEN mean?

Word: Woken 1. Parts of Speech

Woken is the past participle form of the verb "wake".

2. Definitions

Woken means to have woken up or to have caused someone to wake up.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈwoʊkən/
• UK: /ˈwəʊkən/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "wake" originated from Old English "wacan" which means "to arise from sleep". "Woken" is the past participle form of "wake" and is commonly used in the present perfect tense. It is often used to describe someone who has just woken up or has been woken up by something.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms of "woken" include awakened, roused, stirred, and aroused.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to "woken" include awake, waker, and woke.

7. Example Sentences

• She had woken up early to go for a run.
• The sound of the alarm clock woken him up.
• He was woken by the sound of his neighbors barking dog.