1. being awake; not sleeping
2. experienced while awake rather than while dreaming

1. the act or process of becoming awake

Examples

• She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
• The patient remained in a waking state throughout the procedure.
• His waking thoughts were filled with worry about the interview.
• The loud noise disturbed his peaceful waking.
• During her waking moments, she felt completely alert.
• The medication helped improve his waking consciousness.
• Every waking minute was devoted to the project.