Synonyms of awoke

awoke 1 of 2

verb (1)

variants also awaked

past tense of awake

1

as in woke

to cause to stop sleeping

awoke the boys for breakfast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woke
• awakened
• roused
• wakened
• aroused
• knocked up
• revived
• stirred
• rousted
• raised
• routed
• reawakened
• disturbed
• provoked
• excited
• stimulated
• agitated
• rewaked
• bestirred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lulled
• hypnotized
• mesmerized

2

as in awakened

to cease to be asleep

at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woke
• awakened
• wakened
• roused
• aroused
• watched
• rose
• arose
• rolled out
• got up
• revived
• turned out
• reawakened
• uprose
• stirred
• rewaked
• shifted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slept
• nodded
• dozed
• rested
• slumbered
• dropped off
• napped
• snoozed
• retired
• turned in
• conked (off or out)
• couched
• flopped
• bedded (down)
• slept in
• catnapped
• lay up
• overslept
• sacked out
• dossed (down)
• kipped (down)

awoken

2 of 2

verb (2)

variants also awaked or awoke

past participle of awake

1

as in woken

to cause to stop sleeping

awoke the boys for breakfast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woken
• awakened
• roused
• wakened
• aroused
• stirred
• raised
• knocked up
• revived
• excited
• disturbed
• reawakened
• rousted
• routed
• provoked
• stimulated
• agitated
• bestirred
• rewaked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lulled
• hypnotized
• mesmerized

2

as in roused

to cease to be asleep

at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start

Synonyms & Similar Words

• woken
• awakened
• roused
• wakened
• aroused
• risen
• rolled out
• reawakened
• watched
• arisen
• revived
• got up
• turned out
• stirred
• uprisen
• rewaked
• shifted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slept
• nodded
• rested
• slumbered
• dozed
• dropped off
• napped
• retired
• snoozed
• turned in
• conked (off or out)
• couched
• bedded (down)
• catnapped
• flopped
• slept in
• overslept
• sacked out
• kipped (down)
• dossed (down)
• lain up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awoke

Verb

Chicago awoke two days later to find almost 18,000 buildings destroyed, much of the city leveled, 90,000 people homeless and 300-some people dead. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

In the study, people who ranked in the top 20% for sleep regularity went to sleep and awoke within a roughly one-hour window most days. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

By the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Most of America awoke on Monday, June 17, 2002, unaware that Dos a Cero had even happened. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

The family was staying at a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024 when their 11-year-old son awoke in the middle of the night with a bat on his nose and mouth, according to a report published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 2 July 2026

After losing consciousness in the lightning strike, the man awoke and called the Oregon Golf Club pro shop on Pete's Mountain Road, which then called 911. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Five years ago, Florida’s millions of condo dwellers awoke to a new reality. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Residents in southeastern districts adjacent to the facility awoke to thick columns of black smoke rising above the city skyline, while local environmental authorities advised city residents to limit time outdoors amid concerns over air quality. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Verb

Chicago awoke two days later to find almost 18,000 buildings destroyed, much of the city leveled, 90,000 people homeless and 300-some people dead. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

In the study, people who ranked in the top 20% for sleep regularity went to sleep and awoke within a roughly one-hour window most days. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

By the time the game ended, Sasaki’s three-inning start seemed like a murky nightmare the Dodgers awoke from in a sweat. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Not obsessed One Wish Willow Nikki, but actual Nikki, now awoken from her curse when Bear dies. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Most of America awoke on Monday, June 17, 2002, unaware that Dos a Cero had even happened. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

The family was staying at a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024 when their 11-year-old son awoke in the middle of the night with a bat on his nose and mouth, according to a report published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 2 July 2026

After losing consciousness in the lightning strike, the man awoke and called the Oregon Golf Club pro shop on Pete's Mountain Road, which then called 911. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Five years ago, Florida’s millions of condo dwellers awoke to a new reality. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026