Aware
Aware adjective - Having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind.
Understanding and aware are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understanding" instead an adjective "Aware".
Nearby Word: awareness
Understanding
Understanding adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.
Aware and understanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aware" instead an adjective "Understanding".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- They are both aware of the Theory of Narrative Causality, though with Vimes it's more of an instinctive understanding.
Source: Deadpan Snarker / Literature -
The fithp are not stupid, however, and they're quite aware that humans have the advantage of better understanding the stuff they're using.
Source: Literature / Foot Fall -
She also shows impressive understanding of other people's motivations and relations (with the notable exception of Rei — she's aware of Misato/Kaji, just in denial).
Source: Wise Beyond Their Years
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