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UK//ɡɛt ʌp//US//ɡɛt ʌp//

Meaning of Get up

To rise or move from a lying or sitting position.

In simple words: To rise from a sitting or lying position.

Get up in a sentence

  • I usually get up at 7 AM every day.
  • She had to get up quickly for her appointment.
  • After the movie, we all got up and left the theater.
  • I find it hard to get up on cold winter mornings.
  • He didn't want to get up from the comfortable couch.
  • It's time to get up and start the day!

How to use Get up

Use 'get up' in informal contexts to describe rising from bed or a seat. It’s not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

get up + object

Memory hint

Imagine you're getting up from a cozy bed when a loud alarm goes off.

Related words

Collocations with Get up

  • get up early
  • get up and go
  • get up from bed
  • get up in the morning
  • get up off the floor

Synonyms for Get up

Common mistakes with Get up

  • Confused with 'wake up' - 'get up' means to rise, not to stop sleeping.
  • Using 'get up' in passive voice - 'be gotten up' is incorrect.

Compare Get up with Rise, Stand up, Get out, Arise, Move

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Frequently asked questions about Get up

What does Get up mean?

To rise from a sitting or lying position.

What is the definition of Get up?

To rise or move from a lying or sitting position.

How do you use Get up in a sentence?

I usually get up at 7 AM every day.

Can you give another example of Get up?

She had to get up quickly for her appointment.

What are synonyms for Get up?

Common alternatives include rise, stand up, get out, arise, move.

What words go with Get up?

It commonly pairs with get up early, get up and go, get up from bed, get up in the morning, get up off the floor.

What are common mistakes when using Get up?

Confused with 'wake up' - 'get up' means to rise, not to stop sleeping. Using 'get up' in passive voice - 'be gotten up' is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Get up?

US: //ɡɛt ʌp//, UK: //ɡɛt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Get up?

Use 'get up' in informal contexts to describe rising from bed or a seat. It’s not typically used in formal writing.