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

When Darcy returned to school, her teachers, senior staff and school counsellor were made aware of her mother's death.

From BBC

Running the stand was a man from Bangladesh who did not give his name and said that he was not aware that one of his bananas was selling for several thousand times its original price.

From New York Times

After liver and kidney function tests and time on a drip, Ms Roberts was allowed to go home, but she said she wanted others to be aware of the dangers.

From BBC

International authorities are aware of Kyrgyzstan’s role in sanctions evasion.

From BBC

The fact they were all aware that Mr Pelicot was “recruiting” many other men too should be taken into account by the judges, he added.

From BBC

Related Words

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