May anyone please tell me which one of the following statement is correct
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I wasn't even aware it's his birthday today.
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I didn't know it's his birthday today.
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May anyone please tell me which one of the following statement is correct
I wasn't even aware it's his birthday today.
I didn't know it's his birthday today.
Best Answer
Both statements are correct. The only question is whether one is more appropriate in the circumstances.
If a friend said to you in a surprised tone:
You might well reply:
suggesting that there was no reason why you should have been aware and that it hadn't been brought to your attention.
It would also be correct to say:
The concepts of awareness and knowledge overlap. The former is more often used to bring something to someone's attention, especially when giving a warning.
The latter is more often used in the context of learning, memory and experience.
The Stackexchange reference given by olegst above gives you a more academic explanation of their origins.