Aware
/əˈwɛr/
Definitions
Knowing or perceiving something.
/əˈwɛr/
Having knowledge or perception of something.
I am aware of the time.
💡 Simply: Knowing something is happening.
More Examples
He was aware that he was being watched.
She became aware of a strange noise.
How It's Used
"She was aware of the danger."
"Patients need to be aware of the potential side effects."
Idioms & expressions
be aware of
To have knowledge or perception of something.
"Be aware of your surroundings."
From Old English *gewaere, from *ge- + waere, meaning 'perception, watch'. The word's development reflects a gradual shift from a more concrete sense of 'perceiving' to the more abstract sense of 'knowing'.
The word 'aware' has maintained its core meaning of perception and knowledge throughout history, though its usage has become more prevalent in modern times.
Memory tip
Think 'a-ware' as in 'a-wake' to something, being conscious of it.
Word Origin
"perception, watch"