wake

Definition

• n. the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
• n. a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
• v. be awake, be alert, be there
• v. make aware of

Word forms

Past tense

woke

Past participle

woken

Present participle

waking

Third person singular

wakes

Example sentences

1. vt.

   I need to wake him up for school.

2. vi.

   She usually wakes up early in the morning.

3. n.

   The wake for the deceased will be held tomorrow night.