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WOKE

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Woke.

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Woke - as a noun

An island in the western pacific between guam and hawaii

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wake island

The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

Example: "The aftermath of war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aftermathbackwash

The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

Example: "The motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backwash

A vigil held over a corpse the night before burial

Example: "There's no weeping at an irish wake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
viewing

Woke - as a verb

Be awake, be alert, be there

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sleep

Stop sleeping

Example: "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseawakeawakencome alivewake upwaken

Arouse or excite feelings and passions

Example: "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire upheatigniteinflamestir up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To alert someone to something

Example: "His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation"

Cause to become awake or conscious

Example: "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseawakenrousewake upwaken
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Woke - as an adjective

Awake: conscious and not asleep.

Alert and aware of what is going on, especially in social justice contexts. well-informed.

Example Sentences

"She is a woke who advocates for social justice."
"The book discusses the experiences of various wokes throughout history."
"He has become a woke and is actively involved in raising awareness about climate change."
"Many wokes participated in the peaceful protest against inequality."
"Being a woke means being aware of the issues that affect marginalized communities."
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Word Game Points

Is WOKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, woke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WOKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WOKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, woke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WOKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WOKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, woke is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WOKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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