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     • The term 'unawares' is an adverb that means 'by surprise' or 'unexpectedly'. When someone is 'caught unawares', it implies that they were taken by surprise or were not expecting the situation that occurred.
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   What is the meaning of caught unawares?

   • To be surprised by someone or something. A: "Oh man, I was totally caught unawares when your mother showed up here this morning." B: "I figured as much when she told me that you answered the door in your robe and curlers!"

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   What does it mean if you are unaware?

   • Unaware is simply the opposite of "aware." If you are unaware, you have no idea what's going on. To be unaware is to be totally incognizant (but not incontinent). To be "caught unawares " means you were caught off guard or by surprise. Either way you've got your head in the clouds about something.

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   What happens if something catches you unawares?

   • If something catches you unawares or takes you unawares, it happens when you are not expecting it. Many were caught unawares by the health secretary's announcement. The suspect was taken unawares, without the chance to dispose of the evidence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

   Definition of 'catch/take sb unawares' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   What is the adverb for 'caught unaware'?

   • Caught unaware is common enough that we include the adverb unaware in our dictionary as a synonym of unawares. Both spellings are completely standard. The common adverbial form of the adjective 'unaware' is 'unawares'. It's not a mistake—it's a holdover from Middle English.

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   What is the correct form of unawares?

   • Love his accent :) This is a correct form. Unawares is an adverb meaning "while not aware of something" or "by surprise". Caught needs an adverb complement, so unawares fits nicely. It turns out unawares was actually Random House's word of the day several years back, and this does a nice job of explaining it.

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   What is the adverb for unaware?

   • It is not essential that the enemy be taken unaware, but only that he becomes aware too late to react effectively. Caught unaware is common enough that we include the adverb unaware in our dictionary as a synonym of unawares. Both spellings are completely standard. The common adverbial form of the adjective 'unaware' is 'unawares'.

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   The common adverbial form of the word is unawares. It is frequently used in conjunction with a verb such as catch or take: I don't often watch late night television, which may be why I was caught unawares.

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   Sep 25, 2024 · The term 'unawares' is an adverb that means 'by surprise' or 'unexpectedly'. When someone is 'caught unawares', it implies that they were taken by surprise or were not expecting the situation that occurred. Here are some reasons why an unaware person is described as being 'caught unawares':

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   caught unawares. To be surprised by someone or something. A: "Oh man, I was totally caught unawares when your mother showed up here this morning." B: "I figured as much when she told me that you answered the door in your robe and curlers!"

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   Feb 3, 2011 · This is a correct form. Unawares is an adverb meaning "while not aware of something" or "by surprise". Caught needs an adverb complement, so unawares fits nicely. It turns out unawares was actually Random House's word of the day several years back, and this does a nice job of explaining it.

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   If something catches you unawares or takes you unawares, it happens when you are not expecting it. Many were caught unawares by the health secretary's announcement. The suspect was taken unawares, without the chance to dispose of the evidence. See full dictionary entry for unawares. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   surprise somebody; do something when somebody does not expect it: Her sudden refusal took me unawares. ♢ You caught us unawares by coming so early.