Meaning & use

awareness

noun·Everyday

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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