aware
gb/əwˈɛɹ/ us/əwˈɛɹ/
B1
English
~ 1000
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
knowing about something
Knowing that something exists or is happening.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is aware of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aware' with 'awake'. 'Aware' means knowing something; 'awake' means not sleeping.
Synonyms
conscious (Implies active mental awareness, often used in similar contexts.)
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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.)
Collocations
fully aware
|become aware
|aware of the fact
|make [someone] aware
|aware that
Themes
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She was aware of the changes in the schedule.
- Are you aware that the meeting starts at 9 a.m.?
- 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.
- She is aware of the time.
- He is aware that it is late.
- We are aware of your name.
- They are aware of the rules.
adjective
B2
property
2
socially or culturally conscious
Knowing and caring about important problems in society or the environment.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is [issue]-aware
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overgeneralize this sense to any kind of knowledge; it specifically refers to awareness of broader societal issues.
Synonyms
conscious (In this context, focuses on awareness of social issues.)
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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.)
Collocations
politically aware
|socially aware
|environmentally aware
|culturally aware
Themes
society
|politics
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Young people today are more environmentally aware than ever before.
- She is politically aware and active in her community.
- 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.
- They are politically aware.
- She is very environmentally aware.
- We are culturally aware.
- I am health-aware.
Grammar
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.