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Wake her up

🇬🇧 UK //weɪk hɜːr ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //weɪk hɜːr ʌp//

Meaning of Wake her up

To rouse someone from sleep.

In simple words: To make someone stop sleeping.

Wake her up in a sentence

• I need to wake her up before we leave for the trip.
• Can you wake her up? It's time for breakfast.
• Please wake her up gently so she doesn't get startled.
• I usually wake her up with a cup of coffee.
• My alarm didn't go off, so I had to wake her up myself.

How to use Wake her up

Use 'wake her up' when you mean to help someone get out of sleep. It's neutral and informal, but can be used in most contexts where someone is sleeping.

Grammar pattern

wake + object + up

Memory hint

Think of waking someone up with a gentle shake or saying 'Wake Up!' loudly.

Related words

Collocations with Wake her up

• wake someone up
• wake her up gently
• wake him up early
• wake up to an alarm
• wake someone up for breakfast

Synonyms for Wake her up

• arouse
• rouse
• stir
• wake
• alert

Common mistakes with Wake her up

• Confusing it with 'wake up' without an object.
• Using it with wrong pronouns, e.g., 'wake she up'.
• Incorrectly saying 'woke her up' when talking about a past event.

Frequently asked questions about Wake her up

What does Wake her up mean?

To make someone stop sleeping.

What is the definition of Wake her up?

To rouse someone from sleep.

How do you use Wake her up in a sentence?

I need to wake her up before we leave for the trip.

Can you give another example of Wake her up?

Can you wake her up? It's time for breakfast.

What are synonyms for Wake her up?

Common alternatives include arouse, rouse, stir, wake, alert.

What words go with Wake her up?

It commonly pairs with wake someone up, wake her up gently, wake him up early, wake up to an alarm, wake someone up for breakfast.

What are common mistakes when using Wake her up?

Confusing it with 'wake up' without an object. Using it with wrong pronouns, e.g., 'wake she up'. Incorrectly saying 'woke her up' when talking about a past event.

How do you pronounce Wake her up?

US: //weɪk hɜːr ʌp//, UK: //weɪk hɜːr ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wake her up?

Use 'wake her up' when you mean to help someone get out of sleep. It's neutral and informal, but can be used in most contexts where someone is sleeping.