The household was already awake at 6 in the morning.
Source: tatoeba (24176)
Awake
/əˈweɪk/
Synonyms for "awake" (179 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (54)
brightcallcall forthcall upclear sightedclear-sightedclear-wittedclearheadedcognizantcome alivecome into beingcome into existencecome tocome to lifeconsciousconversantenkindleenrageevokeexcite
Adjective(4 words)
Verb(1 words)
come alive
Noun(1 words)
Related words (89)
lather uplight the fuselight uplive againmaddenmovenimbleobservanton guardon theon the alerton the ballon the joboverexcitepromptqui vivequickquickenreadyrealize
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reanimateresurgeresuscitatereturn to lifereviveriserise againrouserousedsee the lightsensiblesentientset astirset fire toset on fireshake upsharpsleeplesssmartsteam upstimulatestirstir the bloodstir the embersstir the feelingsstir upstirred upsummon upturn onunblinkingunderstandunnoddingunsleepingunwinkingupup and aboutvigilantwakewake upwakefulwakenwarewarmwarm the bloodwatchfulwhip upwide awakewide-awakework intowork up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alert, activate, agile, alert, alert.
- Sentence evidence is available for awake, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "awake".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "awake"
Keep "awake" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "awake" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "awake", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "awake" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
10 entriesawake and alertawake earlyawake from sleepawake to realitybright-eyedfully awakekeep awakestay awakestill awakewide awake
Inflections
6 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
15 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Last night my house was robbed while I was still awake.
Source: tatoeba (30148)
Now I'm wide awake.
Source: tatoeba (31742)
The noise of the heavy traffic kept me awake all night.
Source: tatoeba (34740)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "awake"?
Closest matches include alert, activate, agile, alert, alert.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "awake"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.