aware
pronunciation
How to pronounce aware in British English:
UK [əˈweə(r)]
How to pronounce aware in American English:
US [əˈwer]
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- Adjective:
- (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing realization or perception
- bearing in mind; attentive to
- aware or knowing
- (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding
- alert and fully informed
Word Origin
- aware
- aware: see ware
- aware (adj.)
- late Old English gewær, from Proto-Germanic *ga-waraz (cognates: Old Saxon giwar, Middle Dutch gheware, Old High German giwar, German gewahr), from *ga-, intensive prefix, + waraz "wary, cautious" (see wary).
Example
- 1. The prime minister is more aware than most of the political irrelevance of environmentalism .
- 2. This focus on users inspires great ideas and ensures that solutions meet real needs , whether the users are fully aware of them or not .
- 3. As the audience of investors was aware americans are in a downsizing mode ; instead of taking out new loans they are repaying debts incurred during the bubble .
- 4. Restoration of normal global lending could be as effective a stimulus as any fiscal programme of which I am aware .
- 5. " Foreign companies looking to supply to the government have to be aware that they 're likely to be asked for a bribe , " mr. low said .