conscious (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnʃəs/

Definition

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Examples

• He was barely conscious after the accident.

• She was conscious of the fact that she was being watched.

• The drug made him unconscious for a few hours.

How to Use conscious

conscious of (prepositional phrase)

Aware of something. — "He was conscious of the danger."

conscious decision (collocation)

A choice made deliberately. — "It was a conscious decision to change careers."

Synonyms of conscious

Words with a similar meaning to conscious:

• aware
• awake
• sentient
• mindful

Antonyms of conscious

Words with the opposite meaning to conscious:

• unconscious
• unaware

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