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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King was very aware of what winning - or losing - her match could mean.

From BBC

Authorities were made aware of Melodee’s disappearance when her prolonged absence was first reported by a school administrator, triggering the initial welfare check that launched the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

He wasn’t aware of any fatalities in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also, be aware — and perhaps make your daughter aware if you haven’t already — that some people might be going in with a “grumbly sentiment,” Post adds.

From MarketWatch

Just be aware of the risks of giving 18-year-olds a lump sum.

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