| wakefulness | (n) a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world, Example: consciousness during wakefulness in a sane person is pretty well ordered and familiar |
| wakefulness | (n) a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep, Syn. sleeplessness, Ant. sleepiness, Example: accept your wakefulness and sleep in its own contrary way is more likely to come |
| watchfulness | (n) the process of paying close and continuous attention, Syn. wakefulness, vigilance, alertness, Example: wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter; vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue |
