wakes up Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to stop sleeping and become awake. Example Sentence He wakes up in the morning. More Example Sentences She wakes up when the sun rises. Synonyms arises; gets up; awakens Antonyms falls asleep; dozes; snoozes Hear It! Say It! Write It! wakes up Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: