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phrasal verbs

Wake up

/weɪk ʌp/

A2

Elementary

1. To stop sleeping and become conscious.

  • I usually wake up at 7 AM.
  • She woke up in the middle of the night because of a loud noise.

2. To become aware or start paying attention to something.

  • He needs to wake up to the reality of the situation.
  • It’s time you woke up and noticed the opportunities around you.

3. To cause someone to stop sleeping.

  • Please don't wake me up too early tomorrow.
  • The loud music woke him up.

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