HyperDic: wakeful

English > 3 senses of the word wakeful:
ADJECTIVEallwakeful, argus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilantcarefully observant or attentive
allwakeful, light(of sleep) easily disturbed
allwakeful, wakingmarked by full consciousness or alertness
English > wakeful: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCarefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.
Synonymsargus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilant
Broaderalert, watchfulEngaged in or accustomed to close observation
Spanishalerta, atento, vigilante
Catalanalerta, atent, vigilant
Nounswakefulnessthe process of paying close and continuous attention
English > wakeful: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(of sleep) easily disturbed.
Example "a restless wakeful night"
Synonymlight
Broadershallownot deep or strong
Nounswakefulnessa temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
English > wakeful: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningmarked by full consciousness or alertness.
Synonymwaking
Broaderawakenot in a state of sleep

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