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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Up or awake

Do these sentences have the same meaning?

Are you still up?
Are you still awake?

Thanks
  

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Anonymous same meaning? " would also work. They are about the same in meaning.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous same meaning?
  • " would also work.
  • They are about the same in meaning.
  • CJ
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Anonymoussame meaning?
If I called someone late at night, I'd say "Are you still up?", but "Are you still awake?" would also work. They are about the same in meaning.

CJ
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CalifJim Anonymoussame meaning?If I called someone late at night, I'd say "Are you still up?", but "Are you still awake?" would also work. They are about the same in meaning.CJ
Thanks a lot CJ. Yes, my question was regarding calling someone at night and asking if they are still up.

I thought that 'awake' might not work in that case. Thanks again!
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Anonymous Do these sentences have the same meaning?Are you still up?Are you still awake?Thanks
Ok, Yes and No. Are you still up? - You are wondering why the person has not gone to bed. Are you still awake? - With this question, the person is perceived as being already in bed but has not fallen asleep. e.g. Tom is flying to London for an interview tomorrow. H
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Often, either can be used. But here is the broad idea.

up

==> Not in bed

awake ===> Not asleep. Maybe in bed, maybe not.


If someone answers the phone, they are obviously awake!
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CliveIf someone answers the phone, they are obviously awake!
Obviously, you don't know the people I call!

CJ
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