aware

adjective
UK: /əˈweə/
US: /əˈwer/

  1. Knowing or realizing something; conscious of something.

    1. I am aware of the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was not aware that he was watching her every move. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having knowledge or perception of a fact or situation.

    1. He is very aware of his limitations. [ ] [ ]
    2. Were you aware of the risks involved in this particular situation? [ ] [ ]

  3. Informed about current events or developments.

    1. Stay aware of the latest news. [ ] [ ]
    2. Being politically aware is important in a democracy to vote smart. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cognizant conscious informed familiar mindful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aware" in English means: Knowing or realizing something; conscious of something., Having knowledge or perception of a fact or situation., Informed about current events or developments..

The phonetic transcription of "aware" is /əˈweə/ in British English and /əˈwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aware": cognizant, conscious, informed, familiar, mindful.

Example usage of "aware": "I am aware of the problem.". More examples on the page.