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- pronunciation:
weIr
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adjective |
| definition: |
When you are aware of something, you know about it. You know it is there. Sometimes when you are aware of something, you pay special attention to it.
Mary was aware of the hole in the side of her sweater, so she kept her arm over it.My mom said that, when you are driving, you have to be aware of other drivers. You have to watch what they are doing.The teacher did not seem to be aware that the bell had rung. She kept talking in her usual voice.- synonyms:
- conscious
- antonyms:
- ignorant
- similar words:
- sensible
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| related words: |
alert, familiar, sensitive |
| derivation: |
awareness (n.) |
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