Definition of awar
1. aware [ a ] (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"
(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 .
Synonyms aware Related Terms unaware alert sensible conscious awake conscious sensible awareness2. aware [ a ] alert and fully informed
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"
3. aware [ a ] aware or knowing
Examples:
"a witting tool of the Communists"
4. aware [ a ] bearing in mind; attentive to
Examples:
"ever mindful of her health"
"mindful of his responsibilities"
"mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"
5. aware [ a ] (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding
Examples:
"our youth are cognizant of the law"
"I am well aware of his limitations"
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