Adjective
1. (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing realization or perception;
"was aware of his opponent's hostility""became aware of her surroundings""aware that he had exceeded the speed limit"2. bearing in mind; attentive to;
"ever mindful of her health""mindful of his responsibilities""mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"3. aware or knowing;
"a witting tool of the Communists"4. (usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding;
"our youth are cognizant of the law""I am well aware of his limitations"5. alert and fully informed;
"politically aware""a knowing collector of rare books""the most...technically aware of the novelists under thirty"- W.S.Graham"surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"