adjective

aware

aware, conscious, knowledgeable

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.

(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."")")

Synonyms: conscious, mindful, informed; Antonyms: unaware, ignorant

From Old English 'gewær', meaning 'watchful, vigilant'. From 'ge-' (prefix) + 'wær' (wary, cautious).

To be 'aware' is to be 'wary' of what's around you. The words are related.

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