Meaning of the word "woke up" in English

What does "woke up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

woke up

US /woʊk ʌp/
UK /wəʊk ʌp/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to stop sleeping

Example:
I woke up early this morning.
The baby woke up crying in the middle of the night.
2.

to become aware of something

Example:
It took him a while to wake up to the truth.
People are finally waking up to the dangers of climate change.