aware
Translation
aware, conscious, knowledgeable
Examples
Are you aware of the problem?
Are you aware of the problem?
He was not aware that she was watching.
He was not aware that she was watching.
Grammar Patterns
(patterns,"(""aware of ((sth.)) knowing or realizing something. Are you aware of the problem?"",""aware that ((...)) knowing about a fact. He was not aware that she was watching."")")
Similar Words
Synonyms: conscious, mindful, informed; Antonyms: unaware, ignorant
Etymology
From Old English 'gewær', meaning 'watchful, vigilant'. From 'ge-' (prefix) + 'wær' (wary, cautious).
Memory Tips
To be 'aware' is to be 'wary' of what's around you. The words are related.