sober (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊbər/
Definition
Not drunk or affected by alcohol.
Examples
He promised to stay sober for the entire year.
The accident report stated the driver was sober at the time of the crash.
After a few hours, the effects of the wine wore off, and she felt sober again.
How to Use sober
- sober up (phrasal verb)
- To become sober after being drunk. — "She drank a lot of coffee hoping to sober up quickly."
- sober reflection (collocation)
- Serious and thoughtful consideration of a situation. — "In sober reflection, he realized his mistake."
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