aware
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,157 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,928 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception also: cognizant, cognisant was aware of his opponent's hostilitybecame aware of her surroundings
- bearing in mind; attentive to also: mindful ever mindful of her healthmindful of his responsibilities
aware in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He was aware of the man's narrow eyes watching him with a malicious assurance.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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She got so much more out of life than most people, though she was not aware of it.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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When Lagree became aware of her prisoner’s flight she was furious, and set off at full speed in pursuit.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Presently he became aware that the music was both wilder and sweeter than before, and that there was more of it.
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 02 · Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner · Chapter 1
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With that, as his own met the keen eyes behind the spectacles, he was aware of a look which startled him.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1