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Waken

usgb/ˈweɪkən/Volume
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Physical Awakening

'Waken' often refers to the transition from sleep to being alert.

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I wakened to the smell of coffee.
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External Cause

Use 'waken' when something outside prompts you to awake, like noise.

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She was wakened by the sunrise.
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Unexpectedness

'Waken' can imply awakening unexpectedly or abruptly.

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A sudden thunderclap wakened him from his nap.
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