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[ adjective ] (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing realization or perception
Examples "was aware of his opponent's hostility" "became aware of her surroundings" "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)Your ear takes you into the ensemble , and you may well become aware of instrumental details which previously were apparent only in the score . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)The most effective political inventions seem to make maximum use of natural harbors and are aware that restraining breakwaters can play only a minor part in the whole scheme . (Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)He was aware of insistent inner beatings , as if prisoners within sought release from his rigid body . (Guy Endore, Voltaire! Voltaire!...)Rousseau was aware that he must seem like a hypocrite , standing there and arguing that he could not possibly permit a public performance . (Howard Fast, April Morning....)I had squeezed the trigger of my own gun , and to my amazement , it had fired and kicked_back into my shoulder with the force of an angry mule ; and then I was adding my own voice to the crescendo of sound , hurling more vile language than I ever thought I knew , sobbing and shouting , and aware that if I had passed_water before , it was not enough , for my pants were soaking wet . |
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[ adjective ] alert and fully informed
Synonyms Examples "politically aware" "a knowing collector of rare books" "the most...technically aware of the novelists under thirty"- W.S.Graham "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] bearing in mind; attentive to
Synonyms Examples "ever mindful of her health" "mindful of his responsibilities" "mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding
Synonyms Examples "our youth are cognizant of the law" "I am well aware of his limitations" Related terms |
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