Wake

noun
weɪk

Noun

  • the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

    in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured

    Similar:AftermathBackwash
    Type of:ResultConsequenceOutcome
  • a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

    there's no weeping at an Irish wake

    Similar:Viewing
    Type of:VigilWatch
  • the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

    the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe

    Similar:Backwash
    Type of:Wave
  • an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

Verb

  • cause to become awake or conscious

    Please wake me at 6 AM.

    Similar:ArouseAwakenRouseWaken
    Type of:ModifyAlterChange
  • stop sleeping

    Similar:ArouseAwakeAwakenWaken
    Type of:Turn
  • arouse or excite feelings and passions

    Similar:HeatIgniteInflame
    Type of:EnkindleEvokeArouse
  • make aware of

    Type of:AlertAlarm
  • be awake, be alert, be there

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