aware
word
/əˈwɛɹ/
uh-WAIR
/ɐwˈeə/
uh-WAIR
Definition
Knowing about something or realizing that it exists, is happening, or is true. It is often used to talk about understanding facts, problems, risks, or other people’s feelings.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'aware of' + noun and 'aware that' + clause. 'Conscious' can be a similar word, but 'aware' is more common for knowing or noticing something. It is often used in formal and neutral contexts, such as 'be aware of the risks' or 'socially aware'.
Spanish: consciente - al tantoPortuguese (BR): consciente - cientePortuguese (PT): consciente - cienteChinese (Simplified): 意识到的 - 知道的Chinese (Traditional): 意識到的 - 知道的Hindi: सचेत - अवगतArabic: مُدرك - على علمBengali: সচেতন - অবগতRussian: осведомлённый - знающийJapanese: 気づいている - 意識しているVietnamese: nhận thức - biếtKorean: 알고 있는 - 인지하고 있는Turkish: farkında - haberdarUrdu: واقف - باخبرIndonesian: sadar - mengetahui
Example Sentences
I am aware of the problem.
basic
She was not aware that the store was closed.
basic
Are you aware of the rules?
basic
I'm fully aware of how serious this is.
natural
He doesn't seem aware of how his words affect people.
natural
Just so you're aware, the meeting has been moved to Friday.
natural