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I was awakened by the sunlight vs I was awokened by the sunlight.

The correct phrase is 'I was awakened by the sunlight.' 'Awakened' is the past participle form of 'awake,' while 'awokened' is not a standard English word. 'Awokened' is not commonly used in English, so it is best to stick with 'awakened.'

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I was awakened by the sunlight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe being woken up by the sunlight. 'Awakened' is the past participle form of 'awake.'

Examples:

  • I was awakened by the sunlight streaming through the window.
  • She was awakened by the chirping of the birds outside.
  • The hiker was awakened by the first light of dawn.
  • He was awakened by the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.
  • The child was awakened by the warmth of the morning sun.

I was awokened by the sunlight.

This phrase is incorrect and not a standard English construction. 'Awokened' is not a commonly used word in English.

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