English Expression · Beginner
wake up
To awaken somebody
Pronunciation: /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/
Meaning
To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Example
I woke up, fell out of bed, and dragged a comb across my head.
I woke up, fell out of bed, and dragged a comb across my head.
Practice tips
- Practice wake up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for beginner-level learners.