English word aware comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂i-h₂uer, and later Proto-Germanic *waraz (Cautious; heedful; wary; watchful.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂i-h₂uer | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *worós | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *waraz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Cautious; heedful; wary; watchful. |
| wær | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | True, correct (only attested once) Agreement, promise. Fidelity, friendship. Truth, faith Aware, cautious. |
| ġewær | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| ywar | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Aware. |
| aware | English (en) | Conscious or having knowledge of something.. Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty. |