Meaning & use
awareness
Knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or condition.
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The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving.
Her growing awareness of the problem led her to volunteer at the shelter.
A note on using this word
Awareness is often paired with 'raise' or 'lack of,' as in 'raise awareness' or 'a lack of awareness.'
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