aware
AdjectiveWordNet 3.0
Adjective (2)
- (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception“was aware of his opponent's hostility”“became aware of her surroundings”“aware that he had exceeded the speed limit”Synonyms: aware(p)cognizantcognisant
- bearing in mind; attentive to“ever mindful of her health”“mindful of his responsibilities”“mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action”Synonyms: mindful
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Aware \A*ware"\, a. [OE. iwar, AS. gew[ae]r, fr. w[ae]r wary. The pref. ge- orig. meant together, completely. ?. See Wary.]
1.Watchful; vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty. [1913 Webster]
2.Apprised; informed; cognizant; conscious; as, he was aware of the enemy's designs. [1913 Webster]
Aware of nothing arduous in a task They never undertook.— Cowper.[1913 Webster]