be aware

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heed v.
understand v.

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

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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

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be aware

Kim Alexander, president of the California Voter Foundation, said it is “important that people be aware that there are threats, but to not let those threats be debilitating” or prevent them from voting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

“We have to pay attention to national rhetoric. We have to be aware of anxiety that might — tensions that may — arise.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Are there any potential downsides or considerations I should be aware of when investing in CDs?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

O’Neill will be aware she can’t rely on oil and gas prices remaining high forever and will need to ensure the company can prosper when the backdrop isn’t as supportive, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

I used to be aware of every hour in every day.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

be aware

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