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Ray
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What is the difference between...?

What's the difference between "awakened" and "awoke" used in the past tense? For example, in the sentence, "He awakened/awoke with a start." Are they both even real words? Can they be used interchangeably, or is there a specific usage for both? Am I using one incorrectly? Please explain!

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  • 9 years ago
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    I believe they have the same meaning. In which case, you can use them interchangeably.

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