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Which is more natural expression? "Awake" or "up"? Does it have any difference?

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Rebecca

In this context, "up" and "awake" have the same meaning and effect. However, "up" is a little more casual and informal. Ex. I'm up, I'm up! Stop jumping on the bed. Ex. I've been awake for hours.

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