ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Awareness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Awareness is a noun meaning The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.

Meaning

The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.

More Meanings

  1. The state or quality of being aware of something.

Example Sentences

raise awareness of a topic
I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness.
The awareness of one type of idea naturally fosters an awareness of another idea
With the growing awareness of climate change, congestion, and regional inequality, rail transport has re-emerged as a solution.

Word Forms

Synonyms for awareness

Depending on context, synonyms include consciousness, wakefulness, knowledge, cognizance, sentience, knowingness.

Antonyms for awareness

Common opposites include obliviousness, unawareness, unconsciousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include consciousness, sentience, knowingness, cognizance, consciousness-raising, mind.

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