aware

[uh-wair] / əˈwɛər /

ADJECTIVE

knowledgeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

acquainted alert appraised apprised au courant cool enlightened go-go groovy grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned-in up on wise to wised up with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedless ignorant inattentive neglectful unaware unconscious unfamiliar unfriendly uninformed unknowledgeable

WEAK

insensitive

Example Sentences

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“I was aware that I needed to work on my center field and outfield defense,” Kim said.

From Los Angeles Times

If the referee becomes aware of a racist incident, they will:

From BBC

“We are aware that China conducted a nuclear explosive test,” said Christopher Yeaw, an assistant secretary of state.

From The Wall Street Journal

Howson was aware of the serious financial troubles in the firm's UK construction business but "did not respond appropriately to the warning signs", the FCA said.

From BBC

But he is well aware of the inroads that podcasts are making into traditional media’s share of the audience and doesn’t want to be left behind.

From Los Angeles Times

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