aware

Meaning

Adj

1. Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
2. Conscious or having knowledge of something; awake.

Verb

To make (someone) aware of something.

Synonyms

conscious

alert

cognizant

knowing

mindful

realize

attentive

informed

sensible

cognisant

observant

be aware of

vigilant

awake

alive

sharp-sighted

awareness

lucid

sentient

sense

spot

understand

wary

watchful

well-read

wise

witting

awake to

be aware

not sleeping

abreast

conscious awake

acquainted

apprehend

aware of

catch

cautious

excited

foreknow

know

knowledgeable

known

notice

perceive

perceptive

privy

prudent

realistic

reminded

see through

Translations

conscient

consciente

consapevole

bewusst

cosciente

consciente

bewust

conscience

welbewust

conscio

ciente

gewahr

واع

ενήμερος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈwɛɚ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: aware

Inherited from Old English: ġewær

Cognate with Dutch: gewaar

Cognate with German: gewahr

Cognate with Swedish: var

Cognate with Icelandic: varr

In summary

From Middle English aware, iwar, iware, ywar, from Old English ġewær (“aware”), from Proto-West Germanic *gawar, from Proto-Germanic *waraz (“aware, cautious”), from Proto-Indo-European *worós (“attentive”), from *wer- (“to heed; watch out”). Cognate with Dutch gewaar, German gewahr, Swedish var, Icelandic varr.

Sentences

Librarians should be aware of these issues so that planning for improvement can begin .

Shunkin is aware of Sasuke feelings , but does not want to accept them .

I'm never more aware of a room's acoustics than when I'm trying to enjoy a snack I have no intention of sharing .