CEFR C1

awakening

noun

Meaning

The act of becoming aware of something for the first time, or a moment of realizing a new truth or reality.

Examples

Her trip abroad led to an awakening about global poverty and inequality.
The environmental awakening of the 1970s brought significant changes in policy.

Synonyms: realization, epiphany, enlightenment, revelation

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awakening (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/

Definition

The act of becoming aware of something for the first time, or a moment of realizing a new truth or reality.

Examples

Her trip abroad led to an awakening about global poverty and inequality.
The environmental awakening of the 1970s brought significant changes in policy.

How to Use awakening

an awakening to (prepositional phrase): A realization or new awareness of something. — "His volunteer work led to an awakening to the harsh realities of poverty."
a rude awakening (idiom): A sudden and unpleasant realization of the truth. — "The new manager received a rude awakening when he saw the team's low morale."

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