Synonyms: waking
Definition: the state of remaining awake
Usage: days of danger and nights of waking
Similar words: consciousness
Definition: an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
Usage: he lost consciousness
Definition: marked by full consciousness or alertness
Usage: worked every moment of my waking hours
Similar words: awake
Definition: not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
Usage: lay awake thinking about his new job; still not fully awake