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sober up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsoʊbɚ ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌsəʊbər ˈʌp/

sober up means: To stop being affected by alcohol or drugs, or help someone reach that state.

verb

BECOME SOBERB2

To stop being affected by alcohol or drugs, or help someone reach that state.

  • He needs time to sober up.
  • She had sobered up by morning.
  • They waited for him to sober up before discussing what had happened.

How to use it: sober up (He stayed with his friends until he sobered up.); sober someone up (We waited for the alcohol to wear off and sober him up.)

Similar words: sober

Common phrases: sober up completely, sober someone up

Questions about sober up

What does sober up mean?

To stop being affected by alcohol or drugs, or help someone reach that state.

What is sober up in other languages?

Türkçe: ayılmak · Español: desemborracharse · Français: dégriser · Deutsch: ausnüchtern · Italiano: smaltire la sbornia · 日本語: 酔いがさめる

How do you pronounce sober up?

In American English /ˌsoʊbɚ ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌsəʊbər ˈʌp/.

How do you use sober up in a sentence?

He needs time to sober up. She had sobered up by morning.

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