Aware

/ษ™หˆweหษน/

The meaning and definition of Aware, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.
    โ€œStay aware! Don't let your guard down.โ€
  2. Conscious or having knowledge of something.
    โ€œAre you aware of what is being said about you?โ€

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms apprised cognizant conscious informed mindful alert
Antonyms unaware

Origin

From Old English gewรฆr.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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