Woken

/ˈwoʊkən/ verb

Definition

Past participle of 'wake'; having been awakened from sleep or aroused from a resting state.

Etymology

From Old English 'wacian' meaning 'to be awake.' Related to Germanic roots meaning 'to watch' or 'to be alert.'

Kelly Says

The word 'woken' comes from the same root as 'watch'—because being awake originally meant being alert and watchful, back when staying awake meant you were on guard duty for your tribe.

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