stay aware

Meanings

1. 1phraseidiom

   To continue to know about and notice what is happening around you or in a situation.

   Grammar: Often followed by 'of' plus a noun: stay aware of your surroundings. It can also be used alone.

   Patterns

   • stay aware of something
   • stay aware that ...
   • stay aware

   When you walk alone at night, stay aware of your surroundings.

   Drivers must stay aware of pedestrians and cyclists.

   She stays aware that her words can hurt people.

2. 2phraseidiom

   To keep yourself informed about a particular subject or issue so you can react appropriately.

   Grammar: Often used with 'of' or 'about': stay aware of the risks. It suggests ongoing attention, not just a single moment of knowing.

   Patterns

   • stay aware of something
   • stay aware about something

   Parents should stay aware of what their children do online.

   The campaign encourages people to stay aware of mental health issues.

   We need to stay aware of the risks involved in this project.

Common combinations

stay aware of your surroundings

Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings.

stay aware of the risks

Investors must stay aware of the risks before putting in money.

stay aware of changes

It's important to stay aware of changes in the market.

stay aware that

Stay aware that not everyone will agree with you.

Synonyms and how they differ

be alert

Suggests being ready to react quickly, often to danger; stronger than 'stay aware'.

be conscious of

More formal and often about internal feelings or facts, not surroundings.

stay informed

Focuses on having information, not necessarily noticing things in the moment.

Opposites

Word family

awareness noun

The state of knowing about something.

unaware adjective

Not knowing about something.

Commonly confused: stay aware or be aware?

Practice

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