aware

/ə'weə/
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aware

She is aware of the bird singing outside her window.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Conscious of something; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact: The state of knowing that something exists or is happening.
    • Informed or cognizant: Having an understanding or realization gained through observation or information.
Usage
  • General Use: Used to describe a person's state of knowledge or consciousness regarding a specific fact, situation, or condition. It is often followed by the preposition "of" or a "that" clause.
  • Form/Register: Neutral; appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She was not aware of the time and was late for the meeting.
    • Are you aware that the application deadline is tomorrow?
    • He is very aware of the risks involved in the project.
Advanced Usage
  • "Politically/socially/environmentally aware": Having knowledge and concern about political, social, or environmental issues.
    • The new generation is more environmentally aware than their parents.
  • "Acutely/painfully aware": Very conscious of something, often in an uncomfortable or intense way.
    • After the criticism, he was acutely aware of his every mistake.
Variants and Related Words
  • Awareness (n): The state or condition of being aware; knowledge and understanding.
    • Public awareness of the issue has increased.
  • Unaware (adj): The opposite of aware; not having knowledge or perception of something.
    • He was completely unaware of the plan.
Synonyms
  • Conscious: Aware of and responding to one's surroundings.
  • Cognizant: Having knowledge or being aware of something (more formal).
  • Mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to.
Antonyms
  • Unaware: Not aware.
  • Oblivious: Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
  • Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness in general.
Related Phrases
  • "Become aware of": To come to know or realize something.
    • She became aware of a strange sound in the engine.
  • "Make someone aware of": To inform someone about something.
    • The campaign aims to make people aware of healthy eating habits.
aware

She is aware of the bird singing outside her window.

Adjective
  1. bearing in mind; attentive to
    • ever mindful of her health
    • mindful of his responsibilities
    • mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action
  2. (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
    • was aware of his opponent's hostility
    • became aware of her surroundings
    • aware that he had exceeded the speed limit