word
Waking
WAY-kihng
/ˈweɪkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
waking
Dictionary meaning
Marked by full consciousness or alertness.
Examples
- Worked every moment of my waking hours.
- Days of danger and nights of waking.
Synonyms: wakeful
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