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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Just be aware of the risks of giving 18-year-olds a lump sum.

From MarketWatch

The family's stay in South Yorkshire was short, however, as just weeks after signing for the Blades, Manchester United became aware of Amir's talent and he moved across the Pennines as a result.

From BBC

Nathan added that, while he believes it's good for people to challenge themselves, it's important to also "be realistic and aware of your capabilities".

From BBC

They haven’t seen him in a long time, and the siblings don’t seem very close either, aware of the broad outlines of each other’s lives but not much more.

From The Wall Street Journal

She is well aware of the significance of the role saying: "I waited 17 years for a part like Martha to come along, so hopefully it won't be another 17 years."

From BBC

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