aware

[uh-wair] / əˈwɛər /

ADJECTIVE

knowledgeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive appreciative apprehensive attentive awake cognizant conscious familiar informed mindful receptive wise

WEAK

acquainted alert appraised apprised au courant cool enlightened go-go groovy grounded heedful hip in the know in the picture into know the score know what's what know-how knowing latched on on the beam on to perceptive plugged in savvy sensible sentient sharp tuned-in up on wise to wised up with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedless ignorant inattentive neglectful unaware unconscious unfamiliar unfriendly uninformed unknowledgeable

WEAK

insensitive

Example Sentences

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“To ensure we are aware of any off-site impacts, the emergency response team has deployed air monitors to support response efforts and safeguard public health,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Being aware of the artifice is, to some extent, part of the charm, so we’re not trying desperately to hide that stuff.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He says it is essential to be aware of any heart issues and inherited conditions so that other family members can be tested to find out if they are also at risk.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Justice Neil Gorsuch seemed particularly aware of how expansive the government’s theory could become.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

“I’m already aware of Madam Lucille and her Powerful, All-Seeing Eye.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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