wake up
The phrase 'wake up' is versatile, commonly used to describe the transition from sleep to alertness, as well as becoming aware of a situation.
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Definition
A1Daily Life
To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Example
- I wake up at 7 AM every day.
A2Daily Life
To cause someone to stop sleeping.
Example
- Can you wake me up at 6 AM tomorrow?
B1General
To become more aware or alert to a situation.
Example
- People need to wake up to the realities of climate change.
B2General
To revive or restore someone or something from a state of dormancy or inactivity.
Example
- The new policies are expected to wake up the sluggish economy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wake up":
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