Definitions

woke

[wohk] / woʊk /

ADJECTIVE

alert to social injustice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enlightened multiculturally sensitive

STRONG

aware conscious evolved inclusive politically correct

WEAK

leftist liberal progressive

Example Sentences

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For a short time I dozed and woke to find him clawing at the doorway.

From Literature

‘I was out like a light till Mila’s snoring woke me this morning.’

From Literature

And when I woke up, phone resting against my heart, there was always a happy good morning.

From Literature

I woke up still sitting at my desk with my head resting on my book.

From Literature

Kimberley's mother told police how Milne woke her up the next morning, telling her that her daughter had "gone".

From BBC