English adjective: aware | |||
| 1. | aware (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 | cognisant, cognizant | ||
| Similar | alert, alive, awake, conscious, sensible | ||
| See also | awake, conscious, sensible, sensitive, witting | ||
| Attribute | awareness, cognisance, cognizance, consciousness, knowingness | ||
| Antonyms | incognizant, unaware | ||
| 2. | aware bearing in mind; attentive to | ||
| Samples | Ever mindful of her health. Mindful of his responsibilities. Mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action. | ||
| Synonyms | mindful | ||
| Similar | careful, evocative, heedful, redolent, remindful, reminiscent, resonant | ||
| Attribute | heedfulness, mindfulness | ||
| Antonyms | unmindful, forgetful, mindless | ||