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aware*/*/*/
[əˈweə]
adj
1) knowing about a situation or fact
Ant:
As far as I'm aware, he didn't tell her anything.[/ex]
I was not aware that she had already spoken to you.[/ex]
They're aware of the dangers.[/ex]
I was well aware of this fact.[/ex]
2) interested and involved in something
The charity aims to create a new generation of environmentally aware consumers.[/ex]
3) if you become aware of someone or something, you notice them
I became aware of someone following me.[/ex]
He suddenly became aware that the music had stopped.[/ex]
awareness noun [U]
4)
The aim of our campaign is to raise awareness about (= make people learn about) heart disease.[/ex]

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