English adjective: cognisant | |||
1. | cognisant (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception | ||
Samples | Was aware of his opponent's hostility. Became aware of her surroundings. Aware that he had exceeded the speed limit. | ||
Synonyms | aware, cognizant | ||
Similar | alert, alive, awake, conscious, sensible | ||
See also | awake, conscious, sensible, sensitive, witting | ||
Attribute | awareness, cognisance, cognizance, consciousness, knowingness | ||
Antonyms | incognizant, unaware | ||