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Meaning of the word conscious in English

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conscious

US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/
UK /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
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Adjective

1.

aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example:
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The patient was fully conscious after the surgery.
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She became conscious of a strange smell.
Synonym:
aware awake alert responsive
Antonym:
unconscious unaware
2.

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Example:
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He was conscious of his limitations.
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She is very conscious of her public image.
Synonym:
cognizant mindful sensible
Antonym:
unaware oblivious
3.

deliberate and intentional.

Example:
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It was a conscious decision to change careers.
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He made a conscious effort to be polite.
Synonym:
deliberate intentional purposeful calculated
Antonym:
unintentional unconscious
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