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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Done wrong — or rather, clunkily — and the viewer can be removed from the story in a second flat, all too aware that they’re being spoon-fed a collection of character traits meant to tell, not show.
From Salon
"Everyone was aware of the possibility of war, so they have been saving fuel and storing enough food. They are planning to move to rural areas," he said.
From Barron's
The speed at which India and Canada have mended their relationship show that both prime ministers are well aware of today's global realities.
From BBC
Police Scotland said the 58-year-old man's family was aware and an inquiry was ongoing.
From BBC
Some may not even be aware of their spending habits.
From MarketWatch
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