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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My parents had been subscribers to National Review from its founding in 1955, so I was well aware of the man and his mission before I came to know him as a friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"The man's family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

When I saw “English” in 2024 at the Old Globe in San Diego, I was acutely aware of what the playwright was not addressing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"These conspiracies are attractive for a host of reasons including that they are linked to the allure of having 'secret knowledge' or being aware of things others don't know."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

He had lain on his bed for quite a time, not really thinking about anything, aware only of a dull ache in his chest.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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