wake
Pronunciación: [weɪk]
Palabra
Contexto: «everyday activities»
(verb) to stop sleeping and become awake. When you wake up, your eyes open, and you start your day.
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I wake up every morning at 7 a.m. for school.
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I didn't wake up on time for my first class today.
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What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
Contexto: «rituals and customs»
(noun) a gathering for someone who has died, where people remember and honor them. It’s a special time to be together and share memories.
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We held a wake to celebrate her life with friends and family.
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He felt sad that he couldn't attend the wake for his old friend.
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Have you ever been to a wake for someone you loved?
Contexto: «emotions»
(verb) to cause someone to become alert or aware, often after they were not paying attention. It’s like making someone realize something important.
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The teacher’s speech really woke the students up to the importance of studying.
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The loud noise didn’t wake him up; he just kept sleeping.
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What can wake you up when you feel sleepy?
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