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Waken

usgb/ˈweɪkən/Volume
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Physical AwakeningPlay
'Waken' often refers to the transition from sleep to being alert. SlideI wakened to the smell of coffee.
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Use 'waken' when something outside prompts you to awake, like noise. SlideShe was wakened by the sunrise.
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UnexpectednessPlay
'Waken' can imply awakening unexpectedly or abruptly. SlideA sudden thunderclap wakened him from his nap.
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