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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But none of the versions I am aware of comes close to being statistically significant.
From MarketWatch
Just like artificial intelligence, the internet had existed for decades without most people being aware.
She says she is aware of reports of a ransom demand and that the family is ready to talk.
From Los Angeles Times
She said she now relies on extra waste stickers for pet litter and mess, but said few people seemed aware the scheme exists.
From BBC
But the Spaniard, aware of his team's defensive issues this season and the threat posed by Arsenal, plans to make the case for Guehi's inclusion regardless.
From Barron's
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