wake
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B1
/weɪk/
become awake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wacan,' where 'wacan' meant 'to become awake.'
Historical Evolution
'wacan' changed from Old English word 'wacan' and eventually became the modern English word 'wake'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become awake,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a vigil held beside the body of someone who has died, sometimes accompanied by ritual observances.
The family held a wake for their grandmother.
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Noun 2
the track left by a moving ship in the water.
The boat left a wake in the calm sea.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35