waking
Translation
the state of being awake
Examples
He spends his waking hours thinking about work.
He spends his waking hours thinking about work.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) waking hours the time when one is awake He spends his waking hours thinking about work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consciousness, awareness; Antonyms: sleeping, slumber
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'wake', from Old English 'wacan' meaning 'to become awake'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'waking hours' to contrast it with the time you spend sleeping.