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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“I was deciding if I should compete but I woke up the next day and felt better. I thought if I didn’t jump well today I’d be done for the year.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"He actually kind of woke me up," Gay told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

After I woke up at the hospital, I needed multiple surgeries, blood transfusions and a partial hysterectomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

I woke up to turbulence and became the steady pilot.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

And when I woke in the morning, Togbe lay motionless.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo