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   A·ware

   /əˈwer/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact: "most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing" Similar conscious ofacquainted withinformed of/aboutapprised ofcognizant ofmindful ofsensible offamiliar withconversant withno stranger toalive toawake toalert tosensitive toprivy toinformal:wise towell up onup to speed onplugged intoin the know abouthip toarchaic:ware ofrare:seized ofrecognizant ofregardful ofwell informedknowledgeableup to dateenlightenedau faitau courantinformal:clued upgenned upswitched-ondownOpposite unawareignorantobliviousignorant
   • ▪ concerned and well-informed about a particular situation or development: "unless everyone becomes more environmentally aware, catastrophe is inevitable"

   Word Origin Old Englishgewær, of West Germanic origin; related to German gewahr, also to ware2.

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   What does aware mean?

   • [not before noun] noticing that something is present, or that something is happening aware of somebody/something She slipped away without him being aware of it. They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. aware that… I was aware that she was trembling. Definition of aware adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   Where did the word aware come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective aware is in the Old English period (pre-1150). aware is a word inherited from Germanic. awarie, v. Old English–1394 awarp, v. Old English–1300

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   What is another word for awareness?

   • a•ware′ness, n. 1. mindful. See conscious. 1. oblivious. In Lists: Top 2000 English words, Personal, more... Synonyms: conscious, cognizant, knowledgeable, informed, mindful, more... Collocations: (yes,) I am aware of that, am very much aware [of, that], was not aware of [that], more...

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   • Synonyms: conscious, cognizant, knowledgeable, informed, mindful, more... Collocations: (yes,) I am aware of that, am very much aware [of, that], was not aware of [that], more... ..well aware of what a terrible problem China is faced with. “How aware are you of local politics?” A becoming aware??? a self-aware entity that willingly chose/chooses...

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   Definition of aware adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of aware – Learner’s Dictionary. aware. adjective. uk / əˈweə r/ us. be aware of/that. Add to word list. B2. to know about something: Are you aware of the risks involved? She was well aware that he was married. Opposite. unaware. Fewer examples. She was only half aware of what was happening. He is fully aware of the dangers involved.

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   aware. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English a‧ware /əˈweə $ əˈwer/ S1 W1 AWL adjective [ not before noun] 1 if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists aware of The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective aware, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   a•ware /əˈwɛr/ adj. having knowledge or realization of; conscious of: [ be + ~ + of] Be aware of the danger. [ be + ~ + (that) clause] I wasn't aware that it was dangerous. informed; alert; knowledgeable: politically aware. a•ware•ness, n. [ uncountable]

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   Definitions of 'aware' 1. If you are aware of something, you know about it. [...] 2. If you are aware of something, you realize that it is present or is happening because you hear it, see it, smell it, or feel it. [...] 3. Someone who is aware notices what is happening around them or happening in the place where they live. [...] More.

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   May 22, 2024 · aware ( comparative more aware or awarer, superlative most aware or awarest) Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty. Stay aware! Don't let your guard down. Conscious or having knowledge of something.