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Meaning of woke up
The primary meaning of "woke up" is to stop sleeping and become awake.
Etymology of woke up
The phrase "woke up" is derived from the Old English word "wacan," which means to awaken or become awake
The word "up" is added to indicate the act of rising or getting out of bed
Historically, the phrase "woke up" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of stopping sleeping and becoming awake
Synonyms
arose
awakened
got up
stirred
opened eyes
came to
regained consciousness
emerged
appeared
became visible
materialized
manifested
surfaced
came into view
became apparent
entered consciousness
resurfaced
reappeared
revived
rejuvenated
refreshed
revitalized
reinvigorated
stirred to life
sprang to life
came alive
woke
roused
alerted
notified
informed
enlightened
educated
aware
sensible
astute
perceptive
discerning
wokeful
vigilant
watchful
attentive
observant
Definitions
- To stop sleeping and become awake
- * To become aware of something, especially a situation or problem
- * To become alert and ready to deal with a situation
Usage Examples
- I woke up early this morning to go for a run
- * She woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring in her ear
- * He woke up to the realization that he had forgotten his keys
Antonyms
fell asleep
dozed off
nodded off
dropped off
went to sleep
slept
slumbered
snoozed
napped
rested
reclined
lay down
retired
went to bed
turned in
conked out
passed out
blacked out
lost consciousness
fainted
swooned
collapsed
succumbed
surrendered