awareness
|a-ware-ness|
B2
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/əˈwɛrnəs/
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/əˈweənəs/
(aware)
knowledge or perception
Etymology
Etymology Information
'awareness' originates from the Old English word 'gewær,' where 'ge-' meant 'together' and 'wær' meant 'cautious or aware.'
Historical Evolution
'gewær' transformed into the Middle English word 'aware,' and eventually became the modern English word 'awareness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cautious or alert,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having knowledge or perception.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Her awareness of the situation helped her make the right decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39