knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important; being interested in something an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet There was an almost complete lack of awareness of the issues involved. It is important that students develop an awareness of how the Internet can be used. to raise/heighten/increase public awareness of something a greater/a growing/an increasing awareness of something environmental awareness (= knowing that taking care of the environment is important) Energy Awareness Week AWL Collocationsawareaware adjectiveconscious; informed- acutely, keenly
- fully, perfectly
- consciously
By the late nineteenth century, physicists were keenly aware that light, like sound, propagates in waves.Members become aware of their group identity only by achieving a shared understanding with other group members.In conclusion, this policy makes students aware of a growing controversy in the scientific community.aware adjectiveWe are now increasingly aware of the impact of lifestyle on health status.- environmentally, politically, socially
Recent scholarship has demonstrated that Wheatley was a socially aware poet, writing for an audience she knew and understood.unware adjective- completely, totally
- apparently, evidently, seemingly
Apparently unaware of Newcomb's work, Benford ended up proposing the same logarithm law.awareness noun- enhance, heighten, increase, raise
- promote, foster
The program fosters international awareness among students.
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