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conscious

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒnʃəs]

Word

Context: "awareness"

(adjective) when you are aware of and able to think about your surroundings and what is happening around you. It means you know what you are doing and can think clearly.

Example

He was conscious during the entire procedure and could talk to the doctors.

Example

After the fall, she was not conscious and did not respond to anyone.

Example

Are you conscious of the time we have left for the test?

Context: "social awareness"

(adjective) when you are aware of important societal issues or the feelings of others. It means you think about how your actions affect other people and the world.

Example

She is very conscious of environmental issues and tries to recycle whenever she can.

Example

He is not conscious of how his words can hurt others' feelings.

Example

Are you conscious of how much waste we produce each day?

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