aware

The definition of aware is someone who knows or realizes something.

(adjective)

If you are up-to-date on the latest news then that is an example of being aware of the latest news.

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See aware in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. Obsolete on one's guard; vigilant
  2. knowing or realizing; conscious; informed

Origin: ME < OE gewær < wær, cautious: see warn

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See aware in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having knowledge or cognizance: aware of the difference between the two versions; became aware of faint sound.
  2. Archaic Vigilant; watchful.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , variant of iwar

Origin: , from Old English gewǽr; see wer-3 in Indo-European roots

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  • a·wareˈness noun

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