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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Lagos said she doesn’t believe any of the head coaches were aware of the violations.
From Los Angeles Times
In any case, IBM is acutely aware that if it doesn’t move to deploy AI, it will get left behind.
From Barron's
Richardson said Hardings had "publicly admitted full responsibility for the production error", and both the Crown Prosecution Service and the acting returning officer had been made aware of the issue.
From BBC
The only time he was made aware of Magic’s presence was the day she jumped on his back.
From Literature
Suddenly I became aware of the throbbing pain all over me.
From Literature
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