Awareness vs Knowing

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Awareness

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Knowing

Top 3000 (comum)
Mais comum: Awareness
 AwarenessKnowing
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈweənəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈwernəs/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ//
SignificadoKnowing about something or being conscious of it.Being aware of something or having information.
ExemploHer awareness of the issues around climate change has increased significantly.Her knowing smile suggested she understood my secret.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesfull, 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
Antônimosignorance, unawarenessignorance, unknowing, unawareness
Erros comunsConfused 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.
Notas de usoUsed 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.

Perguntas frequentes: Awareness vs Knowing

Qual é a diferença entre Awareness e Knowing?

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

Qual é mais comum: Awareness e Knowing?

Awareness é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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

Posso usar Awareness e Knowing de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Awareness e Knowing são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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