conscious — aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
Example Sentences
- I'm conscious of the fact that my singing sounds like a dying walrus, but I do it anyway.
- He became health-conscious after his doctor told him his cholesterol was higher than his IQ.
- The company has become more environmentally conscious in recent years.
conscious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːnʃəs/]
aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
She became conscious of every step she took — the moment she walked onto the stage.
CON the SCIENCE — stay conscious of what you know and what you don't. (CON + SCIENCE → CONscious = using your inner SCIENCE — the brain's constant processing of what is happening)
Conscious and cautious — until the moment turns ferocious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conscius' meaning 'knowing, aware,' derived from 'com-' (with, together) and 'scire' (to know). The word entered English in the 16th century through Latin philosophical and religious texts.
Breakdown
con- (with, together) + -scious (from Latin scire, to know) = conscious (aware together with oneself)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“He made a conscious effort to arrive on time.”
“The boxer lost consciousness after the heavy blow.”
“More people are becoming environmentally conscious.”
“It was a conscious decision to move abroad.”
“The patient is now fully conscious and alert.”
📝Examples
“I'm conscious of the fact that my singing sounds like a dying walrus, but I do it anyway.”
“He became health-conscious after his doctor told him his cholesterol was higher than his IQ.”
“The company has become more environmentally conscious in recent years.”
“She was conscious of being watched as she walked down the hallway.”
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