Meaning of Wake up
In simple words: To stop sleeping and become awake.
Wake up in a sentence
- I need to wake up early for work tomorrow.
- She usually wakes up at 7 AM.
- It was hard to wake up after a long night's sleep.
- Please wake up the kids for breakfast.
- Even the loud noise didn’t wake him up.
- After a busy day, I finally managed to wake up refreshed.
How to use Wake up
Use 'wake up' informally when discussing rising from sleep. In formal writing, consider alternatives like 'awaken.'
Grammar pattern
wake up + object (optional)
Memory hint
Think of waking up as shaking off a blanket of sleep.
Related words
Collocations with Wake up
- wake up suddenly
- wake up early
- wake up late
- wake up to reality
- wake up refreshed
Synonyms for Wake up
- awaken
- arouse
- stir
- rouse
- come to
Common mistakes with Wake up
- Using 'woke up' incorrectly as a question form.
- Confusing with 'wake' which can be a different verb form.
Wake up appears in
Wake up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اصحى
إنهاء النوم واليقظة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জেগে ওঠা
ঘুম থেকে জেগে ওঠা।
- GermanDeutsch
Aufwachen
Nicht mehr schlafen und wach werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Despertarse
Dejar de dormir y estar despierto.
- Persianفارسی
بیدار شدن
از خواب دست کشیدن و هوشیار شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Se réveiller
Arrêter de dormir et devenir éveillé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जागना
सोना बंद करके होश में आना।
- ItalianItaliano
Svegliarsi
Smettere di dormire e diventare sveglio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Acordar
Parar de dormir e ficar acordado.
- RussianРусский
Просыпаться, будить
Перестать спать и проснуться.
- Urduاردو
جاگنا، بیدار ہونا
سونے کے بعد جاگ جانا۔
- Chinese中文
醒来
停止睡觉,清醒过来。
More phrasal verbs like Wake up
- Stir
- Oh my god
An exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement.
- Oh, god!
An expression of deep emotion, often used in surprise or frustration.
- Think, think, think
To have a particular opinion or belief about something.
- Gosh
An exclamation used to express surprise or wonder.
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
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Frequently asked questions about Wake up
What does Wake up mean?
To stop sleeping and become awake.
What is the definition of Wake up?
To stop sleeping and become fully awake.
How do you use Wake up in a sentence?
I need to wake up early for work tomorrow.
Can you give another example of Wake up?
She usually wakes up at 7 AM.
What are synonyms for Wake up?
Common alternatives include awaken, arouse, stir, rouse, come to.
What words go with Wake up?
It commonly pairs with wake up suddenly, wake up early, wake up late, wake up to reality, wake up refreshed.
What are common mistakes when using Wake up?
Using 'woke up' incorrectly as a question form. Confusing with 'wake' which can be a different verb form.
How do you pronounce Wake up?
US: //weɪk ʌp//, UK: //weɪk ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wake up?
Use 'wake up' informally when discussing rising from sleep. In formal writing, consider alternatives like 'awaken.'











