Synonyms

awareness

American

[uh-wair-nis] / əˈwɛər nɪs /

noun

the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness.

The object of the information drive is to raise awareness of what spreads HIV/AIDS.

Other Word Forms

hyperawareness noun
overawareness noun
self-awareness noun

Etymology

Origin of awareness

aware + -ness

Example Sentences

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Heraskevych has said he will respect Olympic rules while still raising awareness about the war in Ukraine at the Games.

From BBC

A BBC investigation has found sepsis awareness training is still not mandatory at most hospitals in Wales, and Bethan's parents fear that what happened to their daughter could still happen to others.

From BBC

“Paranoia is just another word for heightened awareness.”

From Literature

Heraskevych had said he intended to respect Olympic rules which prohibit political demonstrations at venues while still raising awareness about the war in Ukraine at the Games.

From BBC

And there is an awareness among many in Labour that the noise and disruption is bad for Britain’s economy and standing, said Tony Travers, a political expert at the London School of Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal

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