Pronunciation

/ˈsəʊbər/

Definitions

• Adjective: Free from intoxication; not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; calm and composed after a period of intoxication. For example: “After a night of partying, she woke up feeling quite sober.”
• Verb: To become or become again free from intoxication; to regain one’s senses. For example: “It took him a while to sober up after drinking too much.”

Phrases

• “Come down from the drunk” refers to the process of sobering up.
• “Stay sober” is a commitment to not drink alcohol or use drugs.
• “Sober up quickly” implies rapid recovery from intoxication.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “He was asked to leave the party for being too drunk, but he managed to sober up by the morning.”
• Verb: “After a long night, she decided to sober up before driving home.”

Synonyms

• Unintoxicated
• Clear-headed
• Alert
• Temperate
• Responsible

Antonyms

• Drunk
• Intoxicated
• Tipsy
• Under the influence
• Reeling