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WAKEFULNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Wakefulness.

Wakefulness - as a noun

A periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

Example: "Consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
waking14physical conditionphysiological conditionphysiological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

Example: "Accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleeplessness15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sleepiness12

The process of paying close and continuous attention

Example: "Wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alertness9vigilance15watchfulness23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attention9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She struggled with wakefulness throughout the night."
"The insomnia medication helped improve her wakefulness."
"His wakefulness during the entire flight made him a witness to the turbulence."
"The surgeon faced a challenging operation due to her lack of wakefulness."
"During moments of extreme wakefulness, her mind would race with thoughts."
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Word Game Points

Is WAKEFULNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wakefulness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAKEFULNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is WAKEFULNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wakefulness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAKEFULNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is WAKEFULNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wakefulness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAKEFULNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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