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Unaware vs. Unawares
Unaware
/ˌʌnəˈweə/Examples:
She was unaware of the approaching deadline.The hikers were unaware of the dangerous weather conditions.Many were unaware that the exhibit was free to visit.
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Unawares
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She was caught unawares by the sudden downpour.The crisis hit the company unawares, disrupting plans.Taken unawares, he spilled his drink in surprise.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Unaware is often used before a noun or as a predicate adjective.
- Unawares is typically used as an adverb.
- Remember unaware as being about a state of mind, while unawares is about how something happens.
- Both words imply not knowing or realizing something, but their grammatical roles differ.
- Unawares often follows a verb to indicate something unexpected.
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