aware

 
Pronunciation: /əˈwɛː/

adjective

[predic.]
  • having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact: most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing [with clause]: he was aware that a problem existed
  • [with adverb or in combination] concerned and well informed about a particular situation or development: everyone needs to become more environmentally aware

Origin:

Old English gewær, of West Germanic origin; related to German gewahr, also to ware2