Aware: meaning, definitions and examples

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aware

 

[ ษ™หˆwษ›ห ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

mental state

Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Synonyms

cognizant, conscious, mindful

Examples of usage

  • I am aware of the risks involved.
  • She became aware of someone following her.
  • We need to be more aware of our surroundings.
Context #2 | Adjective

social situation

Informed or alert to a particular situation or development.

Synonyms

informed, knowledgeable, sensitive

Examples of usage

  • He was aware of the consequences of his actions.
  • She was aware of the importance of the meeting.
  • They were aware of the potential dangers.
Context #3 | Adjective

feeling or emotion

Having knowledge or perception of a feeling or emotion.

Synonyms

attentive, perceptive, sensitive

Examples of usage

  • She was aware of the sadness in his eyes.
  • He became aware of her disappointment.
  • They were aware of the tension in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "aware" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น consciente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค—เคฐเฅ‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewusst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sadar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัะฒั–ะดะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiadomy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„่ญ˜ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conscient

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farkฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์‹ํ•˜๊ณ  ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›domรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„่ฏ†ๅˆฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaveden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐvitaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consciente

Etymology

The word 'aware' originated from the Old English word 'gewรฆr', meaning wary or cautious. Over time, the meaning evolved to include having knowledge or perception. The modern usage of 'aware' dates back to the late 18th century, where it gained popularity in English literature and everyday language.

See also: awarely, awareness, unaware, unawarely, unawareness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,453, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.