[Phrasal Verb] GET UP - Learn to Express Waking Routines and More

Rise from a lying or sitting position.

The simple act of rising from bed or from a chair is described with the phrasal verb 'get up'. Beyond its literal meaning, it also colloquially conveys the start of daily activities. Learn how to articulate daily routines with flair and fluidity by mastering the nuances of 'get up'.

Example Sentences

1. I usually get up at 6 AM.

   I usually rise at 6 AM.

2. Did he get up from his nap yet?

   Has he awakened from his nap yet?

3. She couldn't believe how hard it was to get up early for yoga after years of sleeping in.

   She couldn't believe how hard it was to rise early for yoga after years of sleeping in.