B2noun 2K

Awareness

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈweənəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈwernəs/"]/

Meaning of Awareness

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important

In simple words: Knowing about something or being conscious of it.

Awareness in a sentence

• Her awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.
• He raised awareness about the importance of mental health in schools.
• The campaign aims to promote awareness of local history and culture.
• Developing self-awareness is crucial for personal growth.
• She has a heightened awareness of her surroundings when walking alone at night.
• Cultural awareness is vital in a diverse workplace.
• His lack of political awareness surprised many of his peers.
• Raising awareness among youth can lead to better decisions.
• Their efforts in creating awareness about health issues were commendable.

How to use Awareness

Used in discussions about social issues, personal growth, or health. Avoid in highly casual conversations. Can be formal in business contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'aware' + 'ness' — like having a nice awareness of your surroundings.

Related words

Collocations with Awareness

• full
• greater
• heightened
• have
• build
• create
• increase
• spread
• campaign
• programme/​program
• training
• awareness among
• awareness of
• a lack of awareness

Synonyms for Awareness

• consciousness
• recognition
• understanding
• knowledge
• insight

Opposites of Awareness

• ignorance
• unawareness

Common mistakes with Awareness

• Confused with 'awarenesses' as the plural form. 'Awareness' is usually uncountable.
• Using it in a context where 'knowledge' or 'understanding' would be more precise.
• Mispronouncing it, often placing emphasis incorrectly on syllables.

Frequently asked questions about Awareness

What does Awareness mean?

Knowing about something or being conscious of it.

What is the definition of Awareness?

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important

How do you use Awareness in a sentence?

Her awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.

Can you give another example of Awareness?

He raised awareness about the importance of mental health in schools.

What are synonyms for Awareness?

Common alternatives include consciousness, recognition, understanding, knowledge, insight.

What is the opposite of Awareness?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, unawareness.

What words go with Awareness?

It commonly pairs with full, greater, heightened, have, build, create, increase, spread, campaign, programme/​program, training, awareness among, awareness of, a lack of awareness.

What are common mistakes when using Awareness?

Confused with 'awarenesses' as the plural form. 'Awareness' is usually uncountable. Using it in a context where 'knowledge' or 'understanding' would be more precise. Mispronouncing it, often placing emphasis incorrectly on syllables.

How do you pronounce Awareness?

US: /["/əˈwernəs/"]/, UK: /["/əˈweənəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Awareness?

Used in discussions about social issues, personal growth, or health. Avoid in highly casual conversations. Can be formal in business contexts.

What CEFR level is Awareness?

"Awareness" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.