“Wake”
Definition:
The word “wake” is a verb that means to stop sleeping, bring someone else out of sleep, or become aware or alert. It can also refer to rousing attention or consciousness in various contexts.
Transitive and Intransitive
Definition of the Verb Form:
When a verb is used in a sentence in different forms to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as a verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb:
- Base Form (Root)
- Simple Past
- Past Participle
- Present Participle
- Third Person Singular
You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.

Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Wake” used in sentences. See the examples below:
Base Form (V1):
I wake up at 6 a.m. every day. Do you wake up early in the morning?
Simple Past (V2):
She woke up suddenly because of a loud noise. When was the last time you woke up startled?
Past Participle (V3):
He has woken up feeling refreshed. Have you ever woken up to a beautiful sunrise?
Present Participle / Gerund (V4):
The baby is waking up from her nap. Do you like the sound of someone waking up in the morning?
Third Person Singular (V5):
He wakes up before everyone else in the house. Does anyone you know wake up that early?
Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.
Note: “Wake up” is a phrasal verb.
- “Wake” is the main verb.
- “Up” is the particle that changes the meaning of “wake” to mean becoming alert or no longer asleep.

Meaning of the Verb “Wake” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:
To stop sleeping:
I wake up naturally without an alarm on weekends. How do you usually wake up?
To rouse someone from sleep:
She woke her sister because breakfast was ready. Do you wake others gently?
To become alert or aware of something:
He woke to the reality of his responsibilities. Have you ever suddenly woken up to an important realization?
To bring attention to a situation or issue:
The speech woke the audience to the importance of mental health. What issue would you want others to wake up to?
To revive or reawaken emotions:
The movie woke up old memories of childhood. Does something often evoke nostalgic feelings in you?

The Synonyms of the Given Word “Wake”:
- Awaken
- Rouse
- Stir
- Alert
- Revive
- Arise
The Antonyms of the Given Word “Wake”:
- Sleep
- Rest
- Slumber
- Nap
- Doze
Base Form (Root) | Simple Past (V2) | Past Participle (V3) |
grew | grown | |
stole | stolen | |
worked | worked | |
laid | laid | |
hit | hit | |
lost | lost | |
forgot | forgotten | |
became | become | |
shook | shaken | |
hurt | hurt | |
hung | hung | |
rose | risen | |
asked | asked | |
cleaned | cleaned | |
came | come | |
played | played | |
woke | woken | |
listened | listened | |
shut | shut | |
wept | wept | |
held | held | |
carried | carried | |
paid | paid | |
understood | understood | |
tried | tried | |
finished | finished | |
dug | dug | |
taught | taught | |
had | had | |
kept | kept | |
cut | cut |








