been awake

Eyes have opened

Been awake describes the state of not sleeping over some period of time, used with "have" or "had" to emphasize duration: I've been awake since 3 a.m. , She had been awake for thirty-six hours.

The phrase often implies fatigue or insomnia rather than simply being conscious.

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awareness · eyes wide open · fatigue · circadian rhythm · drowsiness · cognition · stress · consciousness · tossing and turning · counting sheep · up all night · lucidity · insomnia · energy levels · vigilance · attentiveness · can't sleep · reaction time

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been, awake, being, wake, woke, waking, wakes, awaken, awakened

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G