aware
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of AWARE
[more aware; most aware]
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a
not used before a noun
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knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists
— often + of
— often + that
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Are you aware how important you are to me?
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She is acutely/keenly aware of the problem.
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I was not fully aware of the danger.
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He was made aware of the situation.
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He's not even aware that you are upset.
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You should be aware that the possibility/problem exists.
b
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feeling, experiencing, or noticing something (such as a sound, sensation, or emotion)
— often + of
— often + that
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Are you aware of any pain? [=have you noticed or felt any pain?]
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I became aware of a loud knocking sound.
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I was aware that he was following me. [=I had noticed that he was following me]
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knowing and understanding a lot about what is happening in the world or around you
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She is one of the most aware people I know.
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Students today are very aware about the environment. = Students today are very environmentally aware.
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Politically aware people [=people who know a lot about politics] will not be fooled by the government's latest pronouncements.
— awareness
noun
[singular]
[noncount]
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a heightened awareness about the problem
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They had an acute awareness of what was going on.
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I admired her level of political awareness.
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He is trying to raise public awareness.
