a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence"
a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; "the announcement appeared in the local newspaper"; "the promulgation was written in English"
suddenly and unexpectedly; "rain caught them unawares"; "sorrow comes to all, and to the young it comes with bittered agony because it takes them unawares"- A.Lincoln
without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares"
capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail"
easy to get along with or talk to; friendly; "an accessible and genial man"
easily obtained; "most students now have computers accessible"; "accessible money"
capable of being read with comprehension; "readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader"; "the tales seem more approachable than his more difficult novels"