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consciousnessthe state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

Example Sentences

  • The philosophy professor's consciousness expanded after drinking his tenth cup of coffee.
  • Her consciousness about fashion was so high that she could spot a fake designer bag from space.
  • The meditation retreat helped participants develop greater self-consciousness and mindfulness.

consciousness

NOUN

[/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/]

the state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings

The moment she walked onto the stage, consciousness of every step she took hit her all at once.
💡 Concept

The moment she walked onto the stage, consciousness of every step she took hit her all at once.

CON the SCIENCE — consciousness of what you know and don't know is everything.
🧠 Mnemonic

CON the SCIENCE — consciousness of what you know and don't know is everything.

 Consciousness keeps you cautious — until the moment turns ferocious.
🎵 Rhyme

Consciousness keeps you cautious — until the moment turns ferocious.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsci
Suffix--ness

🎵Rhyme

righteousnessspaciousnessgraciousness
righteousness
spaciousness
graciousness

🔗Collocations

lose consciousness
regain consciousness
stream of consciousness
social consciousness
raise consciousness
environmental consciousness

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The philosophy professor's consciousness expanded after drinking his tenth cup of coffee.

😄 Fun example

Her consciousness about fashion was so high that she could spot a fake designer bag from space.

The meditation retreat helped participants develop greater self-consciousness and mindfulness.

😄 Fun example

My consciousness about healthy eating disappears whenever I see pizza.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

awarenessperceptioncognitionmindfulnessalertness

Antonyms

unconsciousnessoblivionignorance

Related

conscioussubconsciousconsciencecognitiveperception

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