aware

[uh-wair]

adjective

1. having knowledge; conscious; cognizant.

   aware of danger.

   Synonyms: mindful
   Antonyms: oblivious

2. informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated.

   She is one of the most politically aware young women around.

aware

/ əˈwɛə /

adjective

1. having knowledge; cognizant

   aware of his error

2. informed of current developments

   politically aware

Other Word Forms

• awareness noun
• hyperaware adjective
• self-aware adjective
• well-aware adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aware¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of aware¹

Old English gewær; related to Old Saxon, Old High German giwar Latin verērī to be fearful; see _beware , _wary

Synonym Study

See conscious.

Example Sentences

"The TGA is also aware that it is common practice for different sunscreen products to share the same or similar base formulations," a spokesperson said in a statement to the BBC.

From BBC

He has dealt with a high turnover of players since arriving in 2024 and will be aware of the club's clear ambitions of becoming a Champions League team.

From BBC

Securities and Exchange Commission, in which the utility company stated it was “not aware of evidence pointing to another possible source of ignition” for the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the current board of directors said they were aware "of a number of allegations and is taking actions to investigate these claims."

From BBC

We also don't know if any UK nationals are involved - the UK foreign office has said it is aware of the incident and is ready to provide consular assistance to any affected British nationals.

From BBC

Related Words

• alive 
• appreciative 
• apprehensive 
• attentive 
• awake 
• cognizant 
• conscious 
• familiar 
• informed 
• mindful 
• receptive 
• wise