aware
gb/əwˈɛɹ/ us/əwˈɛɹ/
B1
English
~ 1000
tisztában van, tud, tudatában van, tudatos, érzékeny
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is aware of [something]
She was aware of the changes in the schedule.
Tisztában volt a programban történt változásokkal.
Are you aware that the meeting starts at 9 a.m.?
Tudod, hogy a megbeszélés reggel 9-kor kezdődik?
He became aware of someone following him.
The teacher made the students aware of the new rules.
I'm fully aware of the risks involved.
Learner examples
I am aware of the problem.
Tisztában vagyok a problémával.
She is aware of the time.
Tudja, mennyi az idő.
He is aware that it is late.
We are aware of your name.
They are aware of the rules.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aware' with 'awake'. 'Aware' means knowing something; 'awake' means not sleeping.
Meaning
knowing about something
Collocations
fully aware
|become aware
|aware of the fact
|make [someone] aware
|aware that
Synonyms
conscious (Implies active mental awareness, often used in similar contexts.)
|
informed (Suggests knowledge gained from information or communication.)
Antonyms
unaware (Direct opposite, meaning not knowing about something.)
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ignorant (Implies lack of knowledge, sometimes with a negative connotation.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Knowing that something exists or is happening.
Having knowledge or perception of a fact, event, or situation.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is [issue]-aware
Young people today are more environmentally aware than ever before.
A mai fiatalok környezettudatosabbak, mint valaha.
She is politically aware and active in her community.
Politikailag tudatos, és aktív szerepet vállal a közösségében.
The campaign aims to make people more socially aware.
Being culturally aware helps in working with international teams.
Many consumers are now health-aware when shopping for food.
Learner examples
He is socially aware.
Érzékeny a társadalmi kérdésekre.
They are politically aware.
Politikailag tudatosak.
She is very environmentally aware.
We are culturally aware.
I am health-aware.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overgeneralize this sense to any kind of knowledge; it specifically refers to awareness of broader societal issues.
Meaning
socially or culturally conscious
Collocations
politically aware
|socially aware
|environmentally aware
|culturally aware
Synonyms
conscious (In this context, focuses on awareness of social issues.)
|
mindful (Emphasizes thoughtful consideration of such issues.)
Antonyms
apathetic (Lacking interest or concern about these issues.)
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ignorant (Not knowing about these issues.)
Themes
society
|politics
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Knowing and caring about important problems in society or the environment.
Having knowledge and sensitivity toward important social, cultural, environmental, or political issues.
Grammar
Dictionary form
aware
IPA
GB/əwˈɛɹ/
US/əwˈɛɹ/
Syllables & stress
aware (1 syllable)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: aware
Word family
Expressions
be aware of
1/bˈi əwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
know about something specific
To know that something exists or is happening.
Examples
- Please be aware of the traffic rules before driving here.
- I was not aware of her arrival until she called me.
make [someone] aware of
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn əwˈɛɹ əv/
fixed phrase
inform someone about something
To tell someone about something so they know it exists or is happening.
Examples
- The teacher made the students aware of the dangers of smoking.
- We need to make people aware of the new policy changes.
well aware
1/wˈɛl əwˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
knowing very clearly and certainly
Knowing something very clearly and without doubt.
Examples
- I am well aware of the risks involved.
- She is well aware that this will be difficult.