Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If you are ~ of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
She was very ~ of Max studying her...
Conscious that he was becoming light-headed again, he went over to the window.
= aware
ADJ: v-link ADJ of n/-ing, v-link ADJ that
2.
If you are ~ of something, you think about it a lot, especially because you are unhappy about it or because you think it is important.
I’m very ~ of my weight...
= aware
ADJ: v-link ADJ of n/-ing, v-link ADJ that
3.
A ~ decision or action is made or done deliberately with you giving your full attention to it.
I don’t think we ever made a ~ decision to have a big family...
Make a ~ effort to relax your muscles.
= deliberate
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
Sophie was not ~ly seeking a replacement after her father died.
ADV: ADV with v
4.
Someone who is ~ is awake rather than asleep or un~.
She was fully ~ all the time and knew what was going on.
? un~
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
5.
Conscious memories or thoughts are ones that you are aware of.
He had no ~ memory of his four-week stay in hospital...
? un~
ADJ: ADJ n
~ly
Most people cannot ~ly remember much before the ages of 5 to 7 years...
ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj