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1. wakefulness
noun. a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world.
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- wakeful (English)
2. wakefulness
noun. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- wakeful (English)
3. wakefulness
noun. the process of paying close and continuous attention.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- wakeful (English)
Sentences with wakefulness
1. Noun, singular or mass
Serotonin is important in regulating the sleep cycle, and levels of the compound rise and fall as the body shifts between sleep and wakefulness.
2. Verb, base form
Startling him may cause him to snap at you as he transitions from sleep to wakefulness.
3. Adjective
Combined with the potentially carcinogenic activity of suppressed nighttime melatonin — the hormone that regulates wakefulness — vitamin D deficiency may be a serious threat to the health of night shift workers.
