wakes
word · lemma: wake
Definition
'Wakes' is the third-person singular form of 'wake'. It usually means stops sleeping and becomes conscious, and it can also mean creates waves or a trail in the water while moving.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for sleep: 'She wakes at six' or 'He wakes up early'. 'Wake up' is more common in everyday speech than plain 'wake'. Less commonly, it is used with boats: 'The boat wakes the water' or to describe the result as 'a wake'. Don't confuse it with the noun 'wake' meaning a funeral gathering.
Example Sentences
She wakes at six every day.
basic
The baby wakes when he hears loud noise.
basic
The boat wakes the quiet water behind it.
basic
He usually wakes up before his alarm goes off.
natural
If she wakes in the middle of the night, she reads for a while.
natural
The city slowly wakes as the shops open and the buses start running.
natural