# waking

Pronunciation: say "WAY-king" /ˈweɪkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of wake. — present participle and gerund of wake
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of wake. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _He is slowly waking from a deep, dreamless sleep._
   - _Waking the baby now would undo an hour of effort._

## Adjective

2. Occurring or experienced while a person is awake rather than asleep.
   - Simple: Happening while you are awake, not asleep.
   - _Her waking thoughts were consumed by the upcoming trial._
   - _He devoted nearly every waking hour to finishing the manuscript._

## Noun

3. An awakening from sleep or an interval of wakefulness.
   - Simple: The moment of coming out of sleep, or the time spent awake.
   - _His unexpected waking from the coma surprised the doctors._
   - _The brief waking between dreams left her unsure of the time._

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