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I was awoken vs i was awaken

The correct phrase is 'I was awoken.' 'Awoken' is the past participle of 'awake,' while 'awaken' is the base form of the verb. 'I was awaken' is incorrect in standard English.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 11271 views

I was awoken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct past participle form of the verb 'awake.' It is used to indicate that someone or something caused you to wake up.

Examples:

  • I was awoken by the sound of the alarm clock.
  • She was awoken by a loud noise outside.
  • The baby was awoken from his nap by a loud bang.
  • They were awoken by the early morning sunlight.
  • He was awoken by a phone call in the middle of the night.
  • I was awoken by the gunshot and both of us drove the roads around the perimeter of the property but neither heard nor saw his vehicle. Had she awoken, there ...
  • Jan 29, 2014 ... For example, “I awake him at six every morning” sounds quite ungrammatical to my ear, whereas “I was awoken at six this morning” sounds ...
  • Jun 18, 2012 ... They are both correct. I can say that I was awakened, or I was awoken, at 6:30. " Awakened" is more common in AE today. Egmont, Jun 18, 2012.
  • Dec 25, 2014 ... I was awoken by the sound of mockery. Erosio. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...

i was awaken

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

  • Jan 29, 2014 ... Past tenses therefore are: Active, 'I awoke this morning at 5.00am'; and Passive, 'I was awaken by the sound of thunder'. Perfect: Active, 'I have ...
  • Feb 10, 2007 ... I was up early because it was wakened up by this cold weather. 2. I got up early because I was awaken by the cold. 3. I got up early from the ...
  • I was awaken in the middle of the night with someone coming into my room with a key that was given by the front desk. I was told there was a mix up on the ...
  • Early in the morning I was awaken by Holy Spirit with these words in my spirit; fill my cup Lord until I want no more. Without hesitation I search them out and this ...

Alternatives:

  • I was awakened

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