The verb to awake · Conjugation
Past Simple of awake
The answer: awoke
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to awake is awoke.
Example: She awoke at 6am.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | awoke |
| You | awoke |
| He / She / It | awoke |
| We | awoke |
| You (pl.) | awoke |
| They | awoke |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Awaked ❌
There are three different forms: awake → awoke → awoken. It is the same pattern as wake → woke → woken.
2. Awake is also an adjective
I'm awake means I'm not sleeping. Here, awake is an adjective, not a verb.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of awake?+
The Past Simple is awoke. The past participle is awoken. Awake → awoke → awoken.
Is it awake or wake up?+
Wake up = everyday speech. Awake = literary, formal. I woke up at 7 (everyday). She awoke at dawn (literary).
Is awake an adjective?+
Yes! The adjective awake means not sleeping: I'm awake. It is the opposite of asleep.
Is it awoke or awaked?+
Awake is irregular: Past Simple awoke, past participle awoken. Awaked is an old form and is rare today.
What does awakening mean?+
An awakening is a waking up, or a moment when you suddenly understand something. A spiritual awakening is a deep change in what you believe or feel.
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