Definition of waking Waking

/wejˈkɪŋ/ - [weyking] - wak•ing

We found 8 definitions of waking from 4 different sources.

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What does waking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: wakings

waking - the state of remaining awake; "days of danger and nights of waking"
  sleeping the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate
  consciousness an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness"

Adjective

waking - marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours"
  wakeful
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • waking (Verb)
    Present participle of wake.
  • waking (Adjective)
    Occurring during wakefulness.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • waking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Wake
  • waking (n.)
    The act of waking, or the state or period of being awake.
  • waking (n.)
    A watch; a watching.

Part of speech

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  • waking, verb, gerund of wake (infinitive).
  • waking, noun, singular of wakings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

waking in sign language
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