NYT Dictionary

AWAKEN

/əˈweɪkən/
Verba-WAK-ena-wak-en · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To cause to become awake.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English awakenen or awaknen, from Old English awæcnan or awæcnian, from a- plus wæcnan or wæcnian.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

knock upuprouseawakestirabraidarisearouseawakenget uprise

Antonyms

fall asleepanesthetizebelullcradleknock outlullput downput to sleep

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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