aware

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W1S1 [əˈweə US əˈwer] adj [not before noun]

[: Old English; Origin: gewAr, from wAr; WARY]

1.) if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists

aware of

▪ The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.

▪ Mr Braley has been made aware of the need for absolute secrecy.

aware that

▪ Were you aware that Joe had this problem with his knee?

well/fully/acutely aware

▪ They were well aware that the company was losing money.

▪ As you are aware, a fee will be charged annually.

2.) if you are aware of something, you notice it, especially because you can see, hear, feel or smell it

aware of

▪ She was aware of a tall dark figure watching her.

▪ He was aware of the wind in his face.

aware that

▪ Bill became aware that he was still holding his glass.

3.) understanding a lot about what is happening around you and paying attention to it, especially because you realize possible dangers and problems

politically/socially/environmentally etc aware

▪ the socially aware novels of Dickens

▪ We should promote environmentally aware and responsible science.

4.) so/as far as I am aware

spoken used when you are saying something that you think is true, although you might be wrong because you do not know all the facts

▪ As far as I am aware, they are a happily married couple.