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I was awaken by the sunlight vs I was awoken by the sunlight.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was awakened by the sunlight' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'I was awaken by the sunlight' is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I was awaken by the sunlight

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is the past simple form of 'awaken' in the passive voice. It means that the speaker was roused from sleep by the sunlight.
  • Feb 1, 2015 ... I was awaken by the sunlight striking my face, my eyes were immediately blinded by the incandescence. I sat up, trying to put my head back ...
  • I was awaken by the sunlight striking my face, my eyes were immediately blinded by the incandescence. I sat up, trying to put my head back together. I gathered ...
  • Oct 11, 2013 ... The next thing I knew I was awaken by the sunlight pouring into my room. Stupid sun, can't you see I am trying to sleep peacefully here?
  • Mar 11, 2014 ... The next thing I knew I was awaken by the sunlight pouring into my room. Stupid sun, can't you see I am trying to sleep peacefully here?

Alternatives:

  • I woke up because of the sunlight.
  • The sunlight woke me up.
  • I was awakened by the sunlight.
  • I awoke to the sunlight.
  • The sunlight woke me from my slumber.

I was awoken by the sunlight.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the past simple form of 'awake' in the passive voice. It means that the speaker was roused from sleep by the sunlight.
  • I was awoken by the sunlight, passersby peering into my vehicle and a temperature of 80 some degrees on Friday morning. I decided to go on a hero's quest like ...

Alternatives:

  • I woke up because of the sunlight.
  • The sunlight woke me up.
  • I was awakened by the sunlight.
  • I awoke to the sunlight.
  • The sunlight woke me from my slumber.

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