Aware
adjective
Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
She was aware of the man's presence.
Often appears as...
- be aware of
- aware that
adjective
Used to describe people who understand that there are things which they do not know about a particular subject or situation.
We need to make students more politically aware.
Often appears as...
- become aware
- suddenly aware
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Mindful, concerned about and well-informed in a particular situation or development.
As an ecologically aware company, we use only biodegradable materials in our products.
Often appears as...
- acutely aware
- environmentally aware
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
She was aware of the man's presence.
Often appears as...
- be aware of
- aware that
adjective
Used to describe people who understand that there are things which they do not know about a particular subject or situation.
We need to make students more politically aware.
Often appears as...
- become aware
- suddenly aware
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Mindful, concerned about and well-informed in a particular situation or development.
As an ecologically aware company, we use only biodegradable materials in our products.
Often appears as...
- acutely aware
- environmentally aware
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Perception Awareness
Focus on awareness through senses and thoughts, not just general knowledge.
I was aware of the faint music from upstairs.
Pro Tip 2/2Partial Knowledge
Use 'aware' when you have some knowledge, but maybe not all details.
She's aware of the basics, but not the specifics.
Pro Tip 1/2Perception Awareness
Focus on awareness through senses and thoughts, not just general knowledge.
I was aware of the faint music from upstairs.
Pro Tip 2/2Partial Knowledge
Use 'aware' when you have some knowledge, but maybe not all details.
She's aware of the basics, but not the specifics.
Pro Tip 1/2Perception Awareness
Focus on awareness through senses and thoughts, not just general knowledge.
I was aware of the faint music from upstairs.
Pro Tip 2/2Partial Knowledge
Use 'aware' when you have some knowledge, but maybe not all details.
She's aware of the basics, but not the specifics.
Compare with
alertattentivecognizantconsciousinformknowledgeablemindfulobservantperceptive
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Will the ocean ever run...
to help ecosystems restore themselves. There's also a role for consumer awareness and boycotts to reduce wasteful practices, like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions.
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How smart are dolphins?...
suggesting they're aware of what they know, and how confident they feel about that knowledge. But some of the most amazing things about dolphins are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts
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How do animals...
which suggests awareness of threats. We've reached the point that research has made us so sure that vertebrates recognize pain that it's illegal in many countries to needlessly harm these animals. But what about other types of animals like invertebrates? These animals aren't legally protected,
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
just charge it. And I just looked at her, and she looked at me, and we kind of just both held it and just moved it through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out.
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
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The language of lying —...
But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
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How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
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Bring on the learning...
We suppress it. You know, this is our policy. No doubt, something fascinating was happening then, which the Americans among us will be aware of. But he said
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What forgiveness can...
though something special about this gun so I Tola but you can come to help us you can only come to partner with us I was painfully aware of the legacy of
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Octopus Playtime PIPE...
and so when you have an animal that's that attentive to another animal's eyes that is very suggestive of high level of awareness of the world
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Will the ocean ever run...
to help ecosystems restore themselves. There's also a role for consumer awareness and boycotts to reduce wasteful practices, like shark finning, and push fishing industries towards more sustainable practices. Past interventions have successfully helped depleted fish populations recover. There are many solutions.
Video examples
How smart are dolphins?...
suggesting they're aware of what they know, and how confident they feel about that knowledge. But some of the most amazing things about dolphins are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts
Video examples
How do animals...
which suggests awareness of threats. We've reached the point that research has made us so sure that vertebrates recognize pain that it's illegal in many countries to needlessly harm these animals. But what about other types of animals like invertebrates? These animals aren't legally protected,
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
just charge it. And I just looked at her, and she looked at me, and we kind of just both held it and just moved it through the wave. And that for me was really powerful, because sometimes you're not aware of when you need help. Sometimes you're not aware of when to reach out.
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock, an ineffective product, or even a terrible relationship.
Video examples
How stress affects your...
There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
We suppress it. You know, this is our policy. No doubt, something fascinating was happening then, which the Americans among us will be aware of. But he said
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What forgiveness can...
though something special about this gun so I Tola but you can come to help us you can only come to partner with us I was painfully aware of the legacy of
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Octopus Playtime PIPE...
and so when you have an animal that's that attentive to another animal's eyes that is very suggestive of high level of awareness of the world
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I remember a specific moment, watching my grandmother hang the clothes on the line, and her saying to me, 'you are going to have to learn to do this,' and me being in that space of awareness and knowing that my life would not be the same as my grandmother's life.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Being more aware creates responsibility. What does responsibility mean? It means the ability to respond. The more conscious you are in your ability to respond, the more creative you'll be.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm never going to be one of those guys who gets on TV and yells and screams. That's not how I do my business. But I'm very aware of social responsibility.
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Andy Warhol
American Artist
People need to be made more aware of the need to work at learning how to live because life is so quick and sometimes it goes away too quickly.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.
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Fela Kuti
Nigerian Musician
I've studied my culture deeply and I'm very aware of my tradition.
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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
I like to encourage people and create awareness about fitness.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
I was always deeply aware that I was living in history.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I remember a specific moment, watching my grandmother hang the clothes on the line, and her saying to me, 'you are going to have to learn to do this,' and me being in that space of awareness and knowing that my life would not be the same as my grandmother's life.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
Quote examples
Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Being more aware creates responsibility. What does responsibility mean? It means the ability to respond. The more conscious you are in your ability to respond, the more creative you'll be.
Quote examples
Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm never going to be one of those guys who gets on TV and yells and screams. That's not how I do my business. But I'm very aware of social responsibility.
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Andy Warhol
American Artist
People need to be made more aware of the need to work at learning how to live because life is so quick and sometimes it goes away too quickly.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.
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Fela Kuti
Nigerian Musician
I've studied my culture deeply and I'm very aware of my tradition.
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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
I like to encourage people and create awareness about fitness.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
I was always deeply aware that I was living in history.
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