Aware — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈwer/

Meaning & Definition of Aware

Aware (adjective)

  1. having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge
  2. watchful, wary

Aware (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

    "as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room"

    similar: alive, apprehensive, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, witting
    related: alert, attentive, careful, cautious, heedful, observant, open-eyed, regardful, safe, vigilant, wary, watchful, wide-awake, hyperaware, hyperconscious
    opposite: insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting
    near: careless, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unheeding, unwary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aware

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aware:

alive, apprehensive, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, witting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aware

Words with the opposite meaning of Aware:

insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting

Related Words for Aware

alert, attentive, careful, cautious, heedful, observant, open-eyed, regardful, safe, vigilant, wary, watchful, wide-awake, hyperaware, hyperconscious

Near Antonyms of Aware

careless, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unheeding, unwary

Origin & Etymology of Aware

Middle English iwar, iwarre, going back to Old English gewær, going back to West Germanic *gawaro- (whence Old Saxon & Old High German giwar "cognizant"), from *ga-, perfective, associative and collective prefix + Germanic *waro- "cognizant, watchful" com-, ware:1

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Aware

Words & Phrases Containing Aware

self-aware, hyperaware

Frequently Asked Questions about Aware

What does "Aware" mean?

"Aware" means having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge. As an adjective, it is defined as: having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge.

What is another word for "Aware"?

Other words for "Aware" include alive, apprehensive, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient and ware. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aware" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aware"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aware". Common alternatives include alive, apprehensive, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware and witting.

What is the opposite of "Aware"?

Antonyms of "Aware" include insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful and unwitting. Near antonyms include careless, heedless, inattentive and incautious.

How do you use "Aware" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aware" in a sentence: "as she was being wheeled out of surgery, she became dimly aware that her parents were in the room".

Is "Aware" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aware" is an adjective.

Is "Aware" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Aware" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Aware"?

"Aware" is pronounced /ə-ˈwer/.