wakers
/ˈweɪkərz/
NOUN
1. People who wake early
People who rise from sleep, especially those who habitually get up early in the morning.
1.1. Early risers
Refers to people who regularly wake up early, particularly at dawn or before the rest of the community.
Synonyms
- risers
- early risers
- early birds
Antonyms
- late risers
- sleepers
- slumberers
Examples
- Wakers of the dawn, they reveled in the quietude of the early morning hours.
Related Words
NOUN
2. People who remain awake
People who stay awake when others are sleeping, particularly those who experience difficulty sleeping.
2.1. People experiencing sleeplessness
Refers to individuals who remain awake during normal sleeping hours, often because of insomnia or an inability to fall asleep.
Synonyms
- insomniacs
Antonyms
- dozers
- sleepers
- slumberers
- nodders
Examples
- The wakers struggled to find rest during the long and restless night.
Related Words
- insomnia
- wakefulness
- sleeplessness
- restlessness