verb.

1. rousing or becoming roused from sleep
2. rousing or becoming roused from inactivity
3. becoming conscious or aware: awaking to a situation
4. being or remaining awake

Synonyms

alert; arising; awake; awakened; aware; cognisent; conscious; gaining consciousness; knowing; observant; rising; stirring; vigilant; wakened; watchful.

noun.

1. a number of persons or things regarded as forming a group by reason of common attributes, characteristics, qualities, or traits
2. a collection or division of people or things sharing a common characteristic, attribute, quality, or property
3. a group of persons sharing a similar social position and certain economic, political, and cultural characteristics: working class
4. A group of people sharing the same social, economic, or occupational status. The term class usually implies a social and economic hierarchy, in which those of higher class standing have greater status, privilege, prestige, and authority. Western societies have traditionally been divided into three classes: the upper or leisure class, the middle class (bourgeoisie), and the lower or working class

Synonyms

circle; club; company; family; grade; league; position; caliber; clan; connection; influence; source; sphere; status; tier; cultural level; social rank; the right stuff.