AWARE

mindful, aware

(adjective) bearing in mind; attentive to; “ever mindful of her health”; “mindful of his responsibilities”; “mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

aware (comparative more aware or awarer, superlative most aware or awarest)

Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

Conscious or having knowledge of something.

Synonyms

• (on one's guard): wary, watchful, sensitive, alert, attentive, observant

• (conscious of something): apprised, informed, cognizant, conscious, mindful

Antonyms

• unaware

Source: Wiktionary


A*ware", a. Etym: [OE. iwar, AS. gewær, fr. wær wary. The pref. ge- orig. meant together, completely. Wary.]

1. Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

2. Apprised; informed; cognizant; conscious; as, he was aware of the enemy's designs. Aware of nothing arduous in a task They never undertook. Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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