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conscious

1 of 1adjective
/ˈkɑnʃəs/
Forms:more conscious,most conscious
1

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

B2
  • After the fall, she was fully conscious and able to speak.
  • The patient remained conscious throughout the operation.
  • She was barely conscious after the long illness.
  • The child became conscious after being given oxygen.
  • The driver was conscious and alert despite the accident.
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2

done with purpose

  • She made a conscious effort to speak more slowly.
  • His decision to help was completely conscious.
  • The painting shows a conscious attempt to break traditional rules.
  • We must take conscious steps to reduce waste.
  • The company took conscious measures to improve safety standards.
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3

having knowledge of something

  • I am conscious of the risks involved.
  • She was fully conscious of her responsibilities.
  • He became conscious of the room falling silent.
  • They were conscious of the impact of their actions.
  • The manager is conscious of recent staff complaints.