aware

a-ware · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

  2. 2.

    Concerned and well-informed about a particular situation or development.

  3. 3.

    Having knowledge of one's own existence and surroundings; conscious.

Phrases & expressions

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    be aware of — To have knowledge of something.
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    make someone aware — To inform someone.
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    as far as I'm aware — To the best of my knowledge.
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    self-aware — Having knowledge of one's own character.

Related words

Antonyms: ignorant, oblivious, unaware
See also: awareness, conscious, mindful, unaware
Synonyms: cognizant, conscious, informed, mindful

Etymology

From Old English gewær ("watchful, vigilant"), from ge- (prefix) + wær ("aware, cautious").