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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When it submitted its list, Baron & Budd told Alaska it was “aware of no conflict of interest that arises from our simultaneous representation of Alaska and these listed clients.”
Number 10 sources said at the time that he had been "economical with the truth" before he was appointed and they were not aware of the "depth" of their relationship.
From BBC
No 10 sources said he had been "economical with the truth" before he was appointed and they were not aware of the "depth" of their relationship.
From BBC
They also said they did not make suitable family pets and people should be aware of the potential legal restrictions on keeping wolf-dog hybrids.
From BBC
From a young age, the North Korean girls are aware snagging first place at an international tournament could elevate their entire family’s social status.
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