the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); the aftermath of war; in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured

[ Syn: aftermath , backwash ]

an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

[ Syn: wake island , wake ]

the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; the motorboats wake capsized the canoe

[ Syn: backwash ]

a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial; theres no weeping at an Irish wake

[ Syn: viewing ]

be awake, be alert, be there

stop sleeping; She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock

[ Syn: wake up , awake , arouse , awaken , come alive , waken ]

arouse or excite feelings and passions; The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor; The refugees fate stirred up compassion around the world; Wake old feelings of hatred

[ Syn: inflame , stir up , ignite , heat , fire up ]

make aware of; His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation'

cause to become awake or conscious; He was roused by the drunken men in the street; Please wake me at 6 AM.

[ Syn: awaken , waken , rouse , wake up , arouse ]