wake
Translation
to wake, to awaken
Examples
I usually wake up at 7 am.
I usually wake up at 7 am.
Can you wake me at 6 o'clock?
Can you wake me at 6 o'clock?
He woke to the sound of birds.
He woke to the sound of birds.
Grammar Patterns
((up)) to stop sleeping I usually wake up at 7 am.
((sb.)) to make (sb.) stop sleeping Can you wake me at 6 o'clock?
Similar Words
Synonyms: awaken, rouse; Antonyms: sleep, doze
Etymology
From Old English 'wacian', meaning 'to be awake'.
Memory Tips
Commonly used as 'wake up'. Imagine your eyes opening in the morning.