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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 The Recording Academy is aware that voting is a big job. Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 As much as the runway show is a moment, Selman is aware that the moment will pass and is planning to get as much out of it as possible. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 But Davis-Woodhall shared that athletes often carry an emotional weight that many aren’t aware of. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025 Americans have become increasingly aware of this dynamic. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aware
Adjective
  • From distant bear sightings early in the hunt, activity had escalated to what appeared to be close-up and conscious bear participation in the daily deer harvest.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • First responders freed the child, who was conscious and breathing, and he was transported to Rady Children’s Hospital.
    Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And the Prince, who is very cognizant of mental health issues, probably understands that.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
  • What compelled you to want to be more cognizant of styling?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Kelly’s point is that while investors are mindful of the basic math, the problem is going to unfold over a long period of time.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.
    Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The charges were filed despite reports that prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia were wary of the case’s merit.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But the new prices that hit Wednesday morning — along with some of the best discount offers in years — suggest the media and entertainment giant is being strategic in a year when no brand-new rides are likely to open, and many guests feel wary about the economy overall.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Aware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aware. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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