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How does the adjective aware contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of aware are alive, awake, cognizant, conscious, and sensible. While all these words mean "having knowledge of something," aware implies vigilance in observing or alertness in drawing inferences from what one experiences.

aware of changes in climate

How are the words alive and sensible related as synonyms of aware?

Alive adds to sensible the implication of acute sensitivity to something.

alive to the thrill of danger

When could awake be used to replace aware?

While the synonyms awake and aware are close in meaning, awake implies that one has become alive to something and is on the alert.

a country always awake to the threat of invasion

When might cognizant be a better fit than aware?

While in some cases nearly identical to aware, cognizant implies having special or certain knowledge as from firsthand sources.

not fully cognizant of the facts

When is it sensible to use conscious instead of aware?

In some situations, the words conscious and aware are roughly equivalent. However, conscious implies that one is focusing one's attention on something or is even preoccupied by it.

conscious that my heart was pounding

In what contexts can sensible take the place of aware?

The words sensible and aware are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sensible implies direct or intuitive perceiving especially of intangibles or of emotional states or qualities.

sensible of a teacher's influence

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aware However, be aware that there could be some sense of power struggles near this time, either with an authority figure or a friend. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025 The current Islanders are not aware of the online commentary about their physical appearance, criticism about their dating choices and behaviors in the villa, and campaigns for their elimination from the show. Taylor Crumpton, Time, 13 July 2025 Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025 Prince William’s charitable team was not aware of the Mondejar Foundation, nor of its attempts to solicit donations through an exclusive networking group called A Small World by offering access to the royal couple via the polo event. Janine Henni, People.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
  • Baseball bats aren't the only thing Colt is good at picking up, and he could be considered environmentally conscious.
    Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
  • But neighbors have raised concerns about whether the company will handle demolition in a safe and environmentally conscious way.
    Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The rebellion is coming when Uranus moves through spirited Gemini — so stay tuned and be cognizant of all the world events that are happening and transpiring.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 4 July 2025
  • Smaller institutional investors, family offices and HNWIs must also be cognizant of the speed at which AI technology is being developed.
    Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • As consumers, be mindful of AI usage, every query counts.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • One thing to be mindful of is that the EOS R7 is an APS-C camera, as opposed to a full-frame camera.
    Tantse Walter, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Be wary of anyone who claims to be an insurance specialist that is not from your insurance company or was not sent by your insurance company.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
  • Also be wary of landlords who are out of the country.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025

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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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