woken

word · lemma: wake

Definition

'Woken' is the past participle form of 'wake'. It means that someone has been made to stop sleeping or become alert, usually by some action or noise.

Usage & Nuances

'Woken' is only used as a past participle, not by itself as the main verb. Typically used with 'have', 'has', or 'had' ('I have woken up'). 'Woken' is more common in British English, while 'waked' is rarely used. Do not use 'woke' as a participle in standard English ('I have woken up', not 'I have woke up').

Example Sentences

I have woken up early today.

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She had already woken before the alarm rang.

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Have you woken the baby yet?

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I haven’t woken this refreshed in weeks!

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By the time I got home, everyone had woken from their nap.

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My phone vibrating must have woken me.

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