Meaning of the word awakening in English

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awakening

US /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
UK /əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

coming into existence or awareness.

Example:
his awakening desire

Noun

1.

an act of waking from sleep.

Example:
since my awakening I had realized it was a very special day
2.

an act or moment of becoming suddenly aware of something.

Example:
the war came as a rude awakening to the hardships of life
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