CEFR B1

awareness

noun

Meaning

The state of knowing or perceiving something, often through observation or information.

Examples

Public awareness of climate change has grown significantly over the past decade.
He showed a clear awareness of the risks involved in the investment.

Synonyms: knowledge, understanding, consciousness, cognizance

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awareness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈwɛərnəs/

Definition

The state of knowing or perceiving something, often through observation or information.

Examples

Public awareness of climate change has grown significantly over the past decade.
He showed a clear awareness of the risks involved in the investment.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health issues among young people.

How to Use awareness

awareness of (prepositional phrase): Knowledge or perception about something. — "She has a keen awareness of her surroundings."
lack of awareness (collocation): Not knowing or perceiving something. — "His lack of awareness led to several mistakes."
increase awareness (collocation): To make more people know about something. — "The campaign aims to increase awareness of healthy eating."

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