awareness

[uh-wair-nis]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of awareness¹

aware + -ness

Example Sentences

His parents have worked to raise awareness of the plight of the hostages and pushed for their release.

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The quiet, practiced awareness of how flavors talk to one another — the way lemon steadies cream or how a drizzle of honey can round off a salt edge.

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They also want to raise awareness about strokes.

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She says that the unwavering community support and rise in awareness is part of what makes Hawaii so special, however, families still aren’t recovered.

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Her new role will see her champion both hospitals, raise awareness and help to secure funds for treatment, research and patient care.

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