Phrase guide

waking life

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The reality of the awakened state of consciousness, in contrast to the supposed reality of the dream state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Holonyms: daily life, real life
  • Meronyms: work life; nightlife, love life, sex life

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: dream life, dreaming life

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