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consciousaware 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/

Korean meaning: 의식이 있는, 깨어 있는

Korean pronunciation: 카-셔스 (강세: 카)

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

conscious concept
💡 Concept

Patient regains consciousness after surgery

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conscious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Now conscious yet nauseous, he stays cautious on the ledge!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnʃəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnʃəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsci
Suffix--ous

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.

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🎵Rhyme

cautiousnauseousgorgeous
cautious
nauseous
gorgeous

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I'm conscious of the fact that my singing sounds like a dying walrus, but I do it anyway.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awarealertawakemindfuldeliberate

Antonyms

unconsciousunawareoblivious

Related

consciousnessconscienceconsciouslysubconsciousself-conscious