wake up (A1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪk ʌp/

Definition

To stop sleeping and become conscious.

Examples

• I usually wake up at seven o'clock every morning.

• The loud thunder woke me up in the middle of the night.

• She tried to wake up her brother for school, but he was still exhausted.

How to Use wake up

wake up [someone] (phrasal verb)

To cause someone else to stop sleeping. — "Please don't wake up the baby."

wake up to [something] (phrasal verb)

To realize or become aware of a fact. — "We need to wake up to the reality of the situation."

Synonyms of wake up

Words with a similar meaning to wake up:

• rise
• awaken

Antonyms of wake up

Words with the opposite meaning to wake up:

• fall asleep
• doze off

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