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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Employees should be aware it might not be possible to book time off at short notice.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

So, while there’s no direct connection between the yen, now approaching 163, and U.S. stocks, investors should be aware of that indirect one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

"We should be aware of these false-negative results," says lead author Inge Loes ten Kate, professor of astrobiology at Utrecht University and the University of Amsterdam.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

To be sure, investors who bought those funds should be aware of their tech exposure—it’s in both funds’ names.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

“Not far now,” she kept saying, but they did not seem to be aware of her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

be aware

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