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Conscious Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：awake and aware (conscious)

conscious 🔊

/ˈkɒnʃəs/

adj.

Being awake and able to see, hear, and think; not asleep or knocked out.

Illustration of a conscious patient waking up in a hospital bed, aware and alert.

awake and aware 🔊

➕

/əˈweɪk ənd əˈweər/

adj.

Describes the state of being awake, with full sensory and cognitive functions operational.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'conscius' (con- 'with' + scire 'to know'), meaning 'aware'.

💡 Mnemonic

Con-scious: 'Con' as in 'with' knowledge, 'scious' sounds like 'shush'—quietly aware.

📖 Example

After the surgery, he slowly became conscious and could recognize his family. 🔊 He regained consciousness after the operation and identified his family members.

🔗 Collocations

become conscious – to wake up or regain awareness after being unconscious

fully conscious – completely awake and aware

remain conscious – to stay awake and aware

🔄 Synonyms

aware (adj.) – having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

awake (adj.) – not asleep; conscious

alert (adj.) – quick to notice and respond to things

🚫 Antonyms

unconscious (adj.) – not awake or aware; knocked out

asleep (adj.) – in a state of sleep; not conscious

comatose (adj.) – in a deep state of unconsciousness

🌱 Derivatives

consciousness (n.) – the state of being conscious; awareness

consciously (adv.) – in a conscious manner; with awareness

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'conscius', entering English in the 16th century. It is key in psychology for self-awareness and modern contexts like 'conscious consumerism'.

Meaning 2：mindful of something (conscious)

conscious 🔊

/ˈkɒnʃəs/

adj.

Knowing or realizing something, and thinking about it when you decide what to do.

Diagram showing a person making a conscious choice to recycle at home.

mindful of something 🔊

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/ˈmaɪndfəl əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

adj.

Indicates being cognizant of a particular fact or issue, often influencing decisions and actions.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She became very conscious of her carbon footprint and started cycling to work. 🔊 She grew increasingly mindful of her environmental impact and began biking to her workplace.

🔗 Collocations

environmentally conscious – aware of and concerned about environmental issues

cost-conscious – mindful of expenses and trying to reduce costs

socially conscious – aware of social issues and acting responsibly

🔄 Synonyms

aware (adj.) – having knowledge or perception of something

mindful (adj.) – conscious or aware of something

cognizant (adj.) – having knowledge or awareness

🚫 Antonyms

unaware (adj.) – not having knowledge or perception of something

oblivious (adj.) – not aware of what is happening around

heedless (adj.) – showing a reckless lack of care or attention

🌱 Derivatives

consciously (adv.) – in a conscious manner; with awareness

consciousness (n.) – the state of being conscious; awareness