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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Tan expects electricity demand to remain strong in the coming years, though investors are increasingly aware of regulatory risks, including insulation of the power sector from demand risk and caps on water-sector profits.
McConaughey’s lawyers say they aren’t aware of his likeness being manipulated by AI, but hope the trademarks can be used broadly against any unauthorized duplications of him.
Television, said on Sunday that it prioritizes the health and safety of its cast and crew and are aware of the charges against Busfield.
From Los Angeles Times
Television said it prioritizes the health and safety of its cast and crew and are aware of the charges against Busfield.
From Los Angeles Times
The government said that Wei was aware of what he was doing and got recent training from the Navy on how to detect recruitment efforts from other governments.
From Los Angeles Times
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