Awareness vs Knowing

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Awareness

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun

Knowing

Top 3000 (courant)
Le plus courant: Awareness
 AwarenessKnowing
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/əˈweənəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈwernəs/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ//
SensKnowing about something or being conscious of it.Being aware of something or having information.
ExempleHer awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.Her knowing smile suggested she understood my secret.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 3000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRB2-
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsfull, greater, heightened, have, build, create, increase, spread, campaign, programme/​program, training, awareness among, awareness of, a lack of awarenessknowing glance, knowing smile, knowing look, knowing nod
Antonymesignorance, unawarenessignorance, unknowing, unawareness
Erreurs fréquentesConfused 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.Confused with 'know' as in the verb form., Misuse in formal contexts where 'knowledge' is more appropriate.
Notes d'usageUsed in discussions about social issues, personal growth, or health. Avoid in highly casual conversations. Can be formal in business contexts.Use 'knowing' in general contexts. It can imply awareness or understanding, often used in a more thoughtful or reflective manner.

Questions fréquentes : Awareness vs Knowing

Quelle est la différence entre Awareness et Knowing ?

Awareness: Knowing about something or being conscious of it. Knowing: Being aware of something or having information.

Lequel est le plus courant : Awareness et Knowing ?

Awareness est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Awareness: Her awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly. Knowing: Her knowing smile suggested she understood my secret.

Puis-je utiliser Awareness et Knowing de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Awareness et Knowing sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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