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aware

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //əˈwɛɹ// UK //ɐwˈeə// aware Academic Dialect General-service

adj. knowing that something exists or having knowledge about a specific situation. You use this when you have noticed or realized something.

adj. having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; conscious of something. Frequently used to describe a state of cognitive alertness regarding external circumstances.


SIMPLE

She is aware of the potential risks.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager became aware of the scheduling conflict only after the invitations had been sent.

COMPLEX

Environmental activists strive to make the public more aware of how individual consumption patterns contribute to global ecological shifts.

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Origin

From Middle English aware, iwar, iware, ywar, from Old English ġewær (“aware”), from Proto-West Germanic gawar, from Proto-Germanic waraz (“aware, cautious”), from Proto-Indo-European worós (“attentive”), from wer- (“to heed; watch out”). Cognate with Dutch gewaar, German gewahr, Danish var, Swedish var, Icelandic varr.

Usage

Typically used with the preposition 'of' before a noun or with a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

I am aware about the problemI am aware of the problemThe adjective 'aware' is followed by the preposition 'of', not 'about'.

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