Meaning & use
awakening
A sudden realization or moment of becoming aware of something, or the act of waking up.
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Losing his job was a rude awakening about the importance of saving money.
The novel traces the slow spiritual awakening of a young monk.
A note on using this word
Awakening is often modified by an adjective like rude, spiritual, or sudden to specify what kind of realization is meant.
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