awakening
Translation
awakening, realization, revival
Examples
It was a rude awakening to the truth.
It was a rude awakening to the truth.
The city's awakening begins before sunrise.
The city's awakening begins before sunrise.
She experienced a spiritual awakening.
She experienced a spiritual awakening.
Grammar Patterns
an awakening a moment of realization The event was an awakening for the country.
the awakening of ((sth.)) the start or revival of (sth.) It marked the awakening of her political consciousness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: realization, epiphany, revival
Etymology
Noun form of 'awaken', from the verb's present participle. The '-ing' suffix turns a verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
Picture the sun rising—the 'awakening' of a new day. It can be a literal or a metaphorical sunrise (of an idea).