aware
/ə'weə/
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Definition
- 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.
Adjective
- 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
- (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