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Woke

🇬🇧 UK //wəʊk// 🇺🇸 US //woʊk//

Meaning of Woke

Awake and being aware of social injustices and issues.

In simple words: Awake or aware of social issues.

Woke in a sentence

• She is very woke about climate change and advocates for action.
• His woke attitude makes him involved in numerous social movements.
• The term 'woke' has become controversial in political discussions.
• Being woke means more than just awareness; it's about taking action.
• Many millennials pride themselves on being woke and informed.

How to use Woke

Often used in informal contexts to describe someone politically aware. Can be considered pejorative in some discussions about social justice.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'woke' as 'wide awake' about social issues.

Related words

Collocations with Woke

• stay woke
• woke culture
• woke generation
• woke politics
• get woke

Synonyms for Woke

• aware
• conscious
• enlightened
• socially aware
• alert

Opposites of Woke

• unaware
• ignorant

Common mistakes with Woke

• Confused with 'awake' or 'awoken'.
• Overused in context outside of social issues.
• Misused to describe general sleepiness.

Frequently asked questions about Woke

What does Woke mean?

Awake or aware of social issues.

What is the definition of Woke?

Awake and being aware of social injustices and issues.

How do you use Woke in a sentence?

She is very woke about climate change and advocates for action.

Can you give another example of Woke?

His woke attitude makes him involved in numerous social movements.

What are synonyms for Woke?

Common alternatives include aware, conscious, enlightened, socially aware, alert.

What is the opposite of Woke?

Opposite meanings include unaware, ignorant.

What words go with Woke?

It commonly pairs with stay woke, woke culture, woke generation, woke politics, get woke.

What are common mistakes when using Woke?

Confused with 'awake' or 'awoken'. Overused in context outside of social issues. Misused to describe general sleepiness.

How do you pronounce Woke?

US: //woʊk//, UK: //wəʊk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Woke formal or informal?

"Woke" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Woke?

Often used in informal contexts to describe someone politically aware. Can be considered pejorative in some discussions about social justice.