B1nounsocietyenvironment
US/əˈwer.nəs/
UK/əˈweə.nəs/
knowledge or understanding that something exists or is important
In context
The campaign aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution among young people.
There is growing awareness that mental health matters as much as physical health.
Good drivers have a strong awareness of what is happening around them.
Words that go with awareness
verb + noun
- raise awarenessThe festival raises awareness of local culture.
adjective + noun
- public awarenessPublic awareness of road safety is still low.
- growing awarenessThere is growing awareness of climate change.
- environmental awarenessEnvironmental awareness has increased among students.
noun + preposition
- awareness ofShe has a deep awareness of other people's feelings.
noun + noun
- awareness campaignThe school ran an awareness campaign about bullying.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We need to improve people's aware about this.Correct: We need to raise people's awareness of this.