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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Research shows that it’s not even realistic to expect consumers to be aware of all the provisions in form contracts that they’re asked to review and sign on a regular basis.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

When it comes to days like this, the result trumps everything but Slot and Liverpool will be aware of the scale of the task that lies ahead.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In government, business and private life, who hasn’t noticed how frequently choices are influenced by an incentive not to be aware of inconvenient truths?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

After a few days in this household Kit had ceased to be aware of Mercy’s lameness.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

be aware

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