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aware (ə wer)

adjective

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

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

aware Related Forms
aware·ness noun
aware Synonyms

aware

modif.

conscious, knowledgeable, cognizant, informed; see conscious 1. See syn. study atconscious.

aware Usage Examples

Preposition: that

  • shortcodes: Please be aware that shortcodes may change from Competition to Competition.
  • majority: The public was well informed and aware that the vast majority of polio cases were children.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The intention is to make students aware of the wider context in which formal accounting controls are set.

Modifies a noun

  • nobody: As far as I am aware, nobody has studied the chemistry and there is speculation as to the reactions involved.

Modifying Another Word

  • acutely: And I am acutely aware of the vulnerability of my back.
  • fully: CSM: I'm fully aware of Agent Scully's progress.
  • keenly: Both coaches went home in upbeat mood, keenly aware of the priceless nature of collective character.
  • environmentally: The FSC logo is your guarantee that you are buying quality wood from environmentally aware, well managed sources.
  • well: Doctors are also well aware of the health risks for young people of starting sex too early.
  • increasingly: Increasingly aware of the potential the internet offers, many home owners are choosing to sell their homes online.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Once clients become aware of the rules of the new system they will look for our advice.
  • make: People need to be made aware more about the effect of climate changes.
  • remain: Visitors to Zimbabwe should exercise caution at all times and remain aware of recent developments in the country.
  • seem: You do not seem properly aware of her claims to notice.

Preposition: of

  • danger: Children are one of the most vulnerable groups as they are less aware of danger.
  • importance: User representatives participating in specification work need to be aware of the importance of architecture.
  • implication: He was not aware of the implications of running a Home.
  • fact: The player is fully aware of the fact that there is the risk of losing money through the use of this software.
  • existence: I doubt that many people are even aware of the existence of the British National Space Center.
  • possibility: Previous supporters are also more likely to respond favorably to an approach, although you should be aware of the possibility of donor fatigue.
aware Quotes

S'apercevoir que sa me'  re est vierge.öLes 36 situations dramatiques; trente-septie'  me situation. The thirty-seventh dramatic situation out of 36:To become aware that one's mother is a virgin.

—Jarry, Alfred

I'm more aware if somebody istrying to end-run him†it just never occurs to him.

—Reagan, Nancy

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