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View usage for: (weɪkfʊl) adjectiveSomeone who is wakeful finds it difficult to get to sleep and wakes up very often when they should be sleeping. Wakeful babies will often continue to need little sleep as they grow older. Synonyms: sleepless, restless, insomniac, unsleeping More Synonyms of wakeful wakefulness uncountable noun It is never a good idea to take sleeping tablets regularly for this kind of wakefulness. More Synonyms of wakeful wakeful in British English (ˈweɪkfʊl) adjective1. unable or unwilling to sleep Derived forms wakefully (ˈwakefully) adverb wakefulness (ˈwakefulness) noun wakeful in American English (ˈweɪkfəl) adjective1. keeping awake; not sleeping 2. alert; watchful; vigilant 3. b. sleepless a wakeful night Derived forms wakefully (ˈwakefully) adverb wakefulness (ˈwakefulness) noun Examples of 'wakeful' in a sentencewakeful Definition without sleep Wakeful babies often continue to need little sleep as they grow older. Synonyms insomniac unsleeping disturbed Opposites Synonyms alive on the lookout on guard on the alert on the qui vive heedful unsleeping Opposites sleepy , dreamy , off guard , drowsy , heedless , inattentive Additional synonymsDefinition watchful and attentive He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. Synonyms attentive, careful, awake, wary, vigilant, perceptive, watchful, ready, on the lookout, circumspect, observant, on guard, wide-awake, on your toes, on the watch, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulDefinition paying close attention I wish you would be more attentive to detail. Synonyms intent, listening, concentrating, careful, alert, awake, mindful, watchful, observant, studious, on your toes, heedful, regardfulSynonyms careful, cautious, wary, prudent, attentive, vigilant, mindful, watchful, circumspect, observant, chary- wake
- wake someone up
- wake up to something
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Additional synonymsDefinition quick to notice details around one An observant doctor can detect symptoms from expression and posture. Synonyms attentive, quick, alert, perceptive, concentrating, careful, vigilant, mindful, watchful, wide-awake, sharp-eyed, eagle-eyed, keen-eyed, on your toes, heedfulDefinition not restful He had spent a restless few hours on the plane. Synonyms sleepless, disturbed, wakeful, unsleeping, insomniac, tossing and turning Definition on the watch for trouble or danger Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. Synonyms watchful, alert, on the lookout, careful, cautious, attentive, circumspect, wide awake, on the alert, on your toes, wakeful, on your guard, on the watch, on the qui vive, Argus-eyed, keeping your eyes peeled or skinned (informal) Definition cautious or on one's guard Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water. Synonyms watchful, careful, alert, cautious, prudent, attentive, vigilant, circumspect, heedful, on the lookout, wide-awake, on the qui vive |