aware
having knowledge; conscious; cognizant: aware of danger.
informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated: She is one of the most politically aware young women around.
Origin of aware
1synonym study For aware
Other words for aware
Opposites for aware
Other words from aware
- a·ware·ness, noun
- hy·per·a·ware, adjective
- self-a·ware, adjective
- well-a·ware, adjective
Words Nearby aware
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How to use aware in a sentence
They are becoming more aware of what eating disorders are and what they look like.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models | Carrie Arnold | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut what he did was reasonably brave and freighted with all the symbolism of which he was well aware.
Steve Scalise and the Right’s Ridiculous Racial Blame Game | Michael Tomasky | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“As far as we were aware, and as far as the surgeon was aware, the surgery was a go,” Shaheen sighs.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake. | James Joiner | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHildebrand was keenly aware of the grievous failures of Christians under Nazism.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler | John Henry Crosby | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLiu was also well aware of the risks that came with the shield.
Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeHe was aware that his act by this time, had helped nobody, had made no one happy or satisfied—not even himself.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxHe was aware of his own helplessness; he felt almost like a boy scolding his own wise, affectionate mother.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodHe was aware—by her silence chiefly—of the new distance between them, a distance the mention of Tony had emphasised.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodOnly at moments was he aware of this—a kind of higher Self, detached from shifting moods, looked on calmly and took note.
The Wave | Algernon Blackwood
British Dictionary definitions for aware
/ (əˈwɛə) /
(postpositive foll by of) having knowledge; cognizant: aware of his error
informed of current developments: politically aware
Origin of aware
1Derived forms of aware
- awareness, noun
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