adjective
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having knowledge; cognizant
aware of his error
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informed of current developments
politically aware
Related Words
See conscious.
Other Word Forms
- awareness noun
- hyperaware adjective
- self-aware adjective
- well-aware adjective
Etymology
Origin of aware
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
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for Swansea University said it has been made aware of the situation and their immediate focus is on supporting students.
From BBC
Millions of commuters are painfully aware that gas prices just hit $4 a gallon on average for the first time in more than three years.
From MarketWatch
In the casting process, I’m always very aware of social compatibility.
From Los Angeles Times
Keenly aware that "hair is part of identity", Natalie has become a driving force behind a series of workshops in north-east Wales to address this knowledge and skills gap.
From BBC
"I'm well aware that sometimes Europe can be seen as a continent that is slower than others," Macron told an audience of Japanese business leaders and investors in Tokyo.
From Barron's
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