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be aware

VERB

heed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch out watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend catch comprehend fathom figure out follow get grasp know perceive register savvy sense

STRONG

appreciate deduce discern infer interpret master note penetrate realize recognize see

WEAK

be conscious of be with it catch on get the hang of get the idea get the picture get the point have knowledge of ken make out make sense of take in take meaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be ignorant lose misinterpret miss misunderstand not get overlook

WEAK

mistake

Example Sentences

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"This is a tragic incident for everyone involved," Burns said, urging people to "continue to enjoy our beautiful coastline and be aware of your surroundings".

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The jabs are highly effective, but experts warn that users should be aware of the risk of weight gain once they stop taking the drugs.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As you may well be aware, you can give your niece money outright, if she’s receiving Medicare/SSDI rather than Medicaid/SSI.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

People need to be aware of the danger, and perhaps force Tim to actually be as friendly as he seems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“You may be aware that this is the only alethiometer left, apart from the one in the child’s possession,” he said.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

be aware

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