wakefulness

1. A periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world (synset 105686315)
   "consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar"
   is a type of:

   • waking - the state of remaining awake
   • physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
   subtypes:

   • arousal - awakening from sleep
   • vigil - a period of sleeplessness
2. A temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep (synset 114046430)
   "accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come"
   is a type of: temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time
   same as: sleeplessness
3. The process of paying close and continuous attention (synset 105713669)
   "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
   is a type of: attention - the faculty or power of mental concentration
   subtypes: jealousy - zealous vigilance
   same as: alertness, vigilance, watchfulness

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