awareness

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

aware +‎ -ness

[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɛə(r)nəs

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awareness (uncountable)

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

[edit] Synonyms

• (state of consciousness): consciousness, wakefulness
• (state of being aware of something): knowledge, consciousness

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