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awareness

/əˈwɛənəs/ · a.ware.ness
noun
  1. The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer. I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness.
  2. The state or quality of being aware of something. The awareness of one type of idea naturally fosters an awareness of another idea.
verb
  1. To become or make someone aware of something. The news raised awareness about the environmental crisis.
Did you know? The term 'awareness' has been used in various contexts, including social movements, such as the awareness campaigns for cancer and mental health.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 27, 2026