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noun.
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
noun.
the process of paying close and continuous attention
noun.
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
Word Usage
"It was in one of those moments where the boundary between sleep and wakefulness is so blurred that you’re not sure whether you’re awake or dreaming – are you lucid while dreaming, or are you dreaming while awake?"