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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She is well aware of the significance of the role saying: "I waited 17 years for a part like Martha to come along, so hopefully it won't be another 17 years."

From BBC

Policy makers in India are aware of the changing dynamics in Bangladesh.

From BBC

Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area or near water, canyons or near a recently burned hillside, Ready L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

As an American, Pope Leo XIV is obviously acutely aware of the political situation.

From Salon

I had been made aware that PTA does not love being photographed.

From Los Angeles Times

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