aware

[ uh-wair ]

adjective

1. having knowledge; conscious; cognizant:

   aware of danger.

   Synonyms: mindful

   Antonyms: oblivious

2. informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated:

   She is one of the most politically aware young women around.

aware

/ əˈwɛə /

adjective

1. postpositivefoll byof having knowledge; cognizant

   aware of his error

2. informed of current developments

   politically aware

Derived Forms

• aˈwareness, noun

Other Words From

• a·wareness noun
• hyper·a·ware adjective
• self-a·ware adjective
• well-a·ware adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aware¹

First recorded before 1100; Middle English, variant of iwar, Old English gewær “watchful” (cognate with Old High German, Old Saxon giwar, German gewahr ), equivalent to ge- y- + wær ware ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of aware¹

Old English gewær; related to Old Saxon, Old High German giwar Latin verērī to be fearful; see beware , wary

Synonym Study

See conscious.

Example Sentences

"We'd love to finish the tour unbeaten, but we are well aware of the fact that we've have a few close results against them over the years at the Principality Stadium."

From BBC

“That so many were aware of the sexual abuse of the ring boys and did nothing to prevent or stop it is simply unconscionable.”

From Salon

"We are all very aware we are the players, ultimately, we are the people who are playing the game and who control whether we win or lose," said Rowlands.

From BBC

The advice for travellers is to know what you’re drinking and be aware of the risks.

From BBC

"I am not sitting here and saying we are absolutely fine and that all I care about is performances because of course we are aware Test rugby is about results," George told BBC Sport.

From BBC

Related Words

• alive
• appreciative
• apprehensive
• attentive
• awake
• cognizant
• conscious
• familiar
• informed
• mindful
• receptive
• wise