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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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"This is a tragic incident for everyone involved," Burns said, urging people to "continue to enjoy our beautiful coastline and be aware of your surroundings".

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Counselors typically tell students to shoot their shot, if they are willing, but to be aware that the odds can be slim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Jayme also wants diabetic people to be aware of the risks and how quickly something that may seem minor can turn.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Please be aware that, despite our best efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Okay, this guy is magic. He’ll protect you from bad spells and other kinds of weirdness you might not even be aware of.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

be aware

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