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wakefulness

/weɪkˈfʊlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does wakefulness mean?

noun

The state of being awake and alert, often due to a lack of sleep or a stimulating environment. A quality of being fully awake and aware.

Example

"The long drive through the night left her with a heightened sense of wakefulness."

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