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awareness

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈwɛɹnəs// UK //ɐwˈeənəs// aware·ness General-service

n. knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation. You use this word when people start paying attention to an important issue.

n. conscious knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or concept. Frequently cultivated through education or public campaigns to draw attention to specific social issues.


SIMPLE

We need to raise awareness about the importance of recycling.

CONTEXTUAL

The new health campaign aims to increase public awareness of the disease so people can recognize the early symptoms.

COMPLEX

Developing a keen spatial awareness allows elite athletes to anticipate their opponents' movements and react instinctively to rapidly changing dynamics on the field.

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Origin

From aware + -ness.

Usage

Frequently followed by the preposition 'of' or a 'that' clause. Commonly collocates with verbs like 'raise', 'build', or 'increase'.

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