get up

"Get up" is far more natural.

Hi GG,

Thank you very much for your answer. But why isn't 'rise' natural? When could we use it? According to my dictionary, 'rise' can mean 'get up'.
Thanks a lot.

Hi, GG,

I suddenly remembered another similar phrase 'get out of bed'. does this mean the same as 'get up' and interchangeable?

Thank you very much.

It does indeed mean that, although "arise" is closer to "get up" (meaning "get out of bed"). But it's not a conversational word.

What time did you get up this morning? I have to get up early tomorrow.

It would sound odd to say those things as "What time did you arise this morning?" or "I have to rise early tomorrow."

Not grammatically wrong - just not conversational.

Well, others may not agree, but for me "get up" has more actions involved that just "geting out of bed." It's sort of that whole "start your day" thing. But yes, it starts with that awful act of getting out of bed.

Hi GG,

Thank you for helping me clarify my confusion.
I have some more questions as follows:
1.Is 'rise' used in writing?
2.what does this mean?
"But yes, it starts with that awful act of getting out of bed."
3.Do you mean 'get out of bed' and 'get up' have subtle difference? If so, what are they?

Thank you very much.

1. I can be, but in all but the most formal writing, I would say "get up."

2. I just hate it when the alarm goes off and I have to get out of bed. Don't you? Still the action of getting out of bed starts the process of what I consider to be "getting up." (See #3)

3. For me "getting up" is more general and "getting out of bed" is more specific. Even if you have gotten out of bed p

There's also "Rise and shine, kids!" which some sadistic parents love to use, preferably at some ungodly hour in the morning. See here: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/303000.html

Hi GG,

Thank you very much for your further explanation. I see what you mean this time!

Hi NewPhilologist,

Thank you very much for your information about 'rise and shine'.

"Rise" is also used in more formal proceedings or rituals.

In the courtroom:
Please rise. The Honorable Judge Joe Schmoe... Please be seated.

In Church:
Please rise... Please be seated.

In a graduation ceremony:
Class of 1988, please rise... Please be seated.