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Definition of awareness

awareness

/əˈwɛər.nəs/
a · ware · ness
Plural:awarenesses
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Adjective:aware
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• noun

1

The state or quality of having knowledge, perception, or consciousness of a situation, fact, or surrounding environment.

Example

"Practicing mindfulness can help improve your spatial awareness and focus during daily tasks."

2

Widespread public attention, concern, and well-informed interest regarding a particular social, medical, or environmental issue.

Example

"The charity organized a community marathon to raise awareness about early cancer detection."

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• Rhymes for awareness

• Nearby Words

awardee
awarder
aware
awareness
awash
awash river
awatere

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'aware' (from Old English 'gewær', meaning watchful or cautious) and the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Awareness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/awareness
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