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UK//ʃʊk mi əˈweɪk//US//ʃʊk mi əˈweɪk//

Meaning of Shook me awake

To cause someone to stop sleeping suddenly.

In simple words: Made me stop sleeping.

Shook me awake in a sentence

  • The loud noise from outside shook me awake in the middle of the night.
  • My dog shook me awake by jumping on my bed.
  • The alarm clock shook me awake at 6 AM.
  • She shook me awake, saying it was time for breakfast.
  • The sudden earthquake shook me awake just after midnight.

How to use Shook me awake

This phrase is commonly used in storytelling or spoken English. It is informal and may not be suitable for very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

shook + object + awake

Memory hint

Imagine someone shaking you to wake up, like a gentle earthquake!

Related words

Collocations with Shook me awake

  • gently shook me awake
  • suddenly shook me awake
  • shook me awake from sleep

Synonyms for Shook me awake

  • woke me up
  • roused me
  • stirred me

Common mistakes with Shook me awake

  • Using 'shaken me awake' instead of 'shook me awake'.
  • Confusing with 'wake me up' which has a slightly different meaning.
  • Omitting 'me' and saying 'shook awake' which sounds unnatural.

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Frequently asked questions about Shook me awake

What does Shook me awake mean?

Made me stop sleeping.

What is the definition of Shook me awake?

To cause someone to stop sleeping suddenly.

How do you use Shook me awake in a sentence?

The loud noise from outside shook me awake in the middle of the night.

Can you give another example of Shook me awake?

My dog shook me awake by jumping on my bed.

What are synonyms for Shook me awake?

Common alternatives include woke me up, roused me, stirred me.

What words go with Shook me awake?

It commonly pairs with gently shook me awake, suddenly shook me awake, shook me awake from sleep.

What are common mistakes when using Shook me awake?

Using 'shaken me awake' instead of 'shook me awake'. Confusing with 'wake me up' which has a slightly different meaning. Omitting 'me' and saying 'shook awake' which sounds unnatural.

How do you pronounce Shook me awake?

US: //ʃʊk mi əˈweɪk//, UK: //ʃʊk mi əˈweɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shook me awake?

This phrase is commonly used in storytelling or spoken English. It is informal and may not be suitable for very formal writing.