How to Use "Aware" with Example Sentences

aware (adj): knowing that something is present or is happening

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Used with verbs:

"We are aware of the new school rules."
(be: is/am/are, became, were made)

"She seemed aware of the surprise party."
(seemed, be: is/am/are, appeared to be)

"We were asked to stay aware of recent burglaries in the area."
(stay, remain)

Used with adverbs:

"We are fully aware that this will not be easy."
(fully, completely, very, very much)

"She was barely aware of the dangers up ahead."
(barely, hardly, not really, suddenly)

"I was painfully aware of the sad situation."
(painfully, horribly, uncomfortably)

"We became increasingly aware that the problem was not going to go away."
(increasingly, more)

"Good citizens are socially aware."
(socially, environmentally, politically, culturally)

Used with prepositions:

"They were aware of crime in that area."
(of)