wakes, woke, woken, waking
to wake up
phrasal verbC
To stop sleeping and become conscious
- 1I usually wake up at 7 AM.
- 2She woke up when the alarm rang.
- 3I wake up at 7 AM, but I get up 20 minutes later.
When you wake up, you open your eyes, stretch your body, and become aware of your surroundings. It is the moment when you stop sleeping and start being conscious of what is happening around you. It is like coming back to life after a period of rest.
When you wake up, it's important to take a moment to fully awaken your body and mind. Stretch, open your eyes, and be present in the moment. Embrace the new day with a positive attitude and readiness to face whatever challenges may come your way.
backstage before a rehearsal
The Morning Rehearsal
Cynthia
I was so tired last night, I didn't wake up until 9 AM today.
Susan
Wow, you must have needed the rest!
Cynthia
Definitely, but now I'm ready for the rehearsal.
Susan
Great! Let's make the most of it.
backstage before a performance
The Unexpected Nap
Betty
Elizabeth, you dozed off during the sound check.
Elizabeth
Oh no, I must have been more tired than I thought.
Betty
It's okay, you just need to wake up before we go on stage.
Elizabeth
Thanks, I'll grab some coffee to help with that.
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