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wake
noun(wake)
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
Synonyms: aftermath, backwash,
Examples:
In the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured.
wake
verb(wake)
stop sleeping
Synonyms: arouse, awake, awaken, come alive, wake up, waken,
wake
noun(wake)
a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
Synonyms: viewing,
Examples:
There's no weeping at an Irish wake.
wake
noun(wake)
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
Synonyms: backwash,
Examples:
The motorboat's wake capsized the canoe.
wake
verb(wake)
cause to become awake or conscious
Synonyms: arouse, awaken, rouse, wake up, waken,
Examples:
Please wake me at 6 AM..
wake
verb(wake)
arouse or excite feelings and passions
Synonyms: fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, stir up,
wake
noun(wake)
an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
Synonyms: wake island,
wake
verb(wake)
be awake, be alert, be there
Antonyms: sleep,
wake
verb(wake)
make aware of

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