consciously — in a deliberate and intentional way; with awareness of what one is doing
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a deliberate and intentional way; with awareness of what one is doing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
Example Sentences
- He consciously tried not to look at his phone during dinner, but his hand kept reaching for his pocket.
- She consciously practiced her presentation in front of the mirror.
- I consciously decided to eat healthier, then immediately ordered a double cheeseburger.
consciously
ADVERB[/ˈkɑːnʃəsli/]
in a deliberate and intentional way; with awareness of what one is doing
He consciously chooses water instead of automatically grabbing the cake.
Move consciously and cautiously, then strike obviously!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conscius' meaning 'knowing together' or 'aware,' combined with the adverb suffix '-ly'. The Latin root comes from 'com-' (together) and 'scire' (to know).
Breakdown
conscious (aware, from Latin conscius) + -ly (adverb suffix) = consciously (in a conscious or aware manner)
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📝Examples
“He consciously tried not to look at his phone during dinner, but his hand kept reaching for his pocket.”
“She consciously practiced her presentation in front of the mirror.”
“I consciously decided to eat healthier, then immediately ordered a double cheeseburger.”
“The company consciously invested in environmental protection.”
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