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wake vs awake

awake vs wake

wake is a noun but awake is not a noun.

wake is not an adjective while awake is an adjective.

wake and awake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wake Yes No Yes No
awake No Yes Yes No
As verbs, wake and awake are synonyms defined as:
  • wake and awake: stop sleeping
Other synonyms of wake include arouse, awaken, come alive, wake up, waken.
wake (noun) awake (noun)
a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
wake (adjective) awake (adjective)
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
mentally perceptive and responsive
wake (verb) awake (verb)
be awake, be alert, be there stop sleeping
stop sleeping
cause to become awake or conscious
to alert someone to something
arouse or excite feelings and passions
Difference between wake and awake

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