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wake

Pronunciation: [weɪk]

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Learn how to use wake in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “everyday activities”

(verb) to stop sleeping and become awake. When you wake up, your eyes open, and you start your day.

Example

I wake up every morning at 7 a.m. for school.

Example

I didn't wake up on time for my first class today.

Example

What time do you usually wake up in the morning?

Context: “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.

Example

We held a wake to celebrate her life with friends and family.

Example

He felt sad that he couldn't attend the wake for his old friend.

Example

Have you ever been to a wake for someone you loved?

Context: “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.

Example

The teacher’s speech really woke the students up to the importance of studying.

Example

The loud noise didn’t wake him up; he just kept sleeping.

Example

What can wake you up when you feel sleepy?

How to pronounce wake

Pronunciation: [weɪk]

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