awareness — knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈwernəs/
Example Sentences
- His awareness of fashion trends made him the go-to stylist for celebrities.
- My awareness of calories increased dramatically after I got stuck in the elevator for three hours without snacks.
- The company's awareness of customer needs helped them develop innovative products.
awareness
NOUN[/əˈwernəs/]
knowledge or perception of a situation or fact; conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires
A hiker stops mid-step, suddenly aware of a snake — that quiet awareness saves him.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'gewær', meaning cautious or watchful, which evolved into the modern adjective 'aware'. The suffix '-ness' was then added to form the abstract noun denoting a state or quality.
Breakdown
aware (conscious, watchful) + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting states or qualities)
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📝Examples
“His awareness of fashion trends made him the go-to stylist for celebrities.”
“My awareness of calories increased dramatically after I got stuck in the elevator for three hours without snacks.”
“The company's awareness of customer needs helped them develop innovative products.”
“Her cultural awareness made traveling with her an enlightening experience.”
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