Meaning of the word woke in English

What does woke mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

woke

US /woʊk/
UK /wəʊk/

Verb

past tense of wake

Example:
I woke up early this morning.
The loud noise woke the baby.

Adjective

(informal, chiefly US) alert to injustice in society, especially racism

Example:
She's very woke about environmental issues.
The younger generation tends to be more woke on social justice.