Awake and Catnap

Opposite meaning words

Awake verb - To cease to be asleep.

Usage example: at the sound of breaking glass she awoke with a start

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Catnap is an antonym for awake.

Nearby Words: awaken, awakening, awakened, awaked

Catnap verb - To be in a state of sleep.

Usage example: the children are catnapping, so please be quiet

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Awake is an antonym for catnap.

Nearby Word: catnapping

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