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Meaning of the word "wake up" in English

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wake up

US /weɪk ˈʌp/
UK /weɪk ˈʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to stop sleeping

Example:
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I usually wake up at 7 AM.
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Did you wake up early today?
Synonym:
ariserousestircome toawaken
2.

to become aware of a situation or fact

Example:
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It's time to wake up and realize what's happening.
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The scandal made people wake up to the corruption.
Synonym:
realizebecome awarerecognizeapprehendperceive
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