WAKES

The act of waking, or state of being awake.

The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.

(often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

"I woke up at four o'clock this morning."

(often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

"The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream."

To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

(Church of England) An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.

A number of vultures assembled together.

The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.

The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.

The area behind something, typically a rapidly moving object.

A community holiday, particularly in northern England.