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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 After Cowboys-Packers on Sunday night, everyone is well aware. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025 Parents were alerted that Westfield High School was placed on lockdown after school administrators became aware of a 'potential threat. Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025 Anyway, in numerous cases in this volume, being aware of dictionaries in other languages has left a mark on lexicographers. Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025 Netanyahu once shunned long wars and ground operations, aware of the cost and political capital that resulted in indecisive conclusions or stalemates. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
  • The resulting formula is a gentle and effective cleanser with a host of benefits that have its eco-friendly suds making a splash within the beauty and environmentally-conscious household cleaning spaces alike.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This hotel, which appeals to budget-conscious travelers with its free aquarium and mermaid show, offers free self-parking and valet parking.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Is Oliver cognizant of those boundaries?
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The Padres are also ultra-cognizant of the fact that Cease has essentially taken the ball every fifth or sixth day since becoming a full-time big-leaguer in 2021.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Skip Seconds Sticking to a single serving can be a concrete way to be mindful of calorie intake.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • As a parent, Burton is mindful of how this lifestyle impacts her son.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Goodall was wary of doing another documentary on her life in 2017, but was persuaded by National Geographic to do so.
    Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This shows that parents and caregivers are growing wary of mounting student loan debt and are reluctant to have their children burdened by it in the future.
    De Elizabeth, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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