A1verb 1K

Wake

🇬🇧 UK /["/weɪk/","/weɪks/","/wəʊk/","/ˈwəʊkən/","/ˈweɪkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/weɪk/","/weɪks/","/wəʊk/","/ˈwəʊkən/","/ˈweɪkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Wake

to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping

In simple words: To stop sleeping and become awake.

Wake in a sentence

• I wake up early every morning.
• She had to wake her brother for school.
• The sound of the alarm will wake you.
• They will wake up when the sun rises.
• He tried to wake the baby gently.

How to use Wake

Use 'wake' when someone stops sleeping. It's neutral, appropriate for most situations. Don't confuse it with 'woke', which has slang uses related to social awareness.

Grammar pattern

wake + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'wake' as a ceremony for the dead, which is the opposite of being awake.

Related words

Collocations with Wake

• gently
• be careful not to
• not want to
• try not to

Synonyms for Wake

• awaken
• arouse
• stir
• rouse
• get up

Opposites of Wake

• sleep
• doze
• slumber

Common mistakes with Wake

• Using 'waked' instead of 'woke' as the past tense.
• Saying 'wake up' when just 'wake' is needed for some phrases.
• Confusing 'wake' with 'awaken' in casual speech.

Frequently asked questions about Wake

What does Wake mean?

To stop sleeping and become awake.

What is the definition of Wake?

to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping

How do you use Wake in a sentence?

I wake up early every morning.

Can you give another example of Wake?

She had to wake her brother for school.

What are synonyms for Wake?

Common alternatives include awaken, arouse, stir, rouse, get up.

What is the opposite of Wake?

Opposite meanings include sleep, doze, slumber.

What words go with Wake?

It commonly pairs with gently, be careful not to, not want to, try not to.

What are common mistakes when using Wake?

Using 'waked' instead of 'woke' as the past tense. Saying 'wake up' when just 'wake' is needed for some phrases. Confusing 'wake' with 'awaken' in casual speech.

How do you pronounce Wake?

US: /["/weɪk/","/weɪks/","/wəʊk/","/ˈwəʊkən/","/ˈweɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/weɪk/","/weɪks/","/wəʊk/","/ˈwəʊkən/","/ˈweɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wake?

Use 'wake' when someone stops sleeping. It's neutral, appropriate for most situations. Don't confuse it with 'woke', which has slang uses related to social awareness.

What CEFR level is Wake?

"Wake" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.