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Wake

/weɪk/noun / verb
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Wake as a verb means to emerge from sleep or to rouse someone or something from a state of inactivity, often signaling the start of a new day or process. As a noun, it refers to the trail of disturbed water or air left behind by a moving object, like a boat, or a traditional gathering to honor the deceased before burial, with modern uses extending to the metaphorical aftermath of events that leave lasting impacts.

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