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adjective |
| definition 1: |
aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
The fighter was no longer conscious when the referee began counting.- synonyms:
- aware, self-conscious, sensible, sentient
- antonyms:
- oblivious, senseless, unconscious
- similar words:
- feeling, intelligent, intuitive, lucid, reasonable, thinking
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| definition 2: |
aware of or sensitive to (often fol. by "of").
She competed seriously, but she was also conscious of her limitations.He gradually became conscious of someone standing behind his chair.- synonyms:
- aware, cognizant, knowing, knowledgeable, perceptive, sensible
- antonyms:
- unaware, unconscious
- similar words:
- alert, informed, willful
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| definition 3: |
fully intended; deliberate.
Moving to a faraway city was a conscious choice on his part.She made a conscious decision to lead a healthier life.- synonyms:
- deliberate, intended, intentional, willful
- antonyms:
- automatic, unconscious
- similar words:
- calculated, knowing
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| related words: |
awake, cognizant, familiar, mental, perceptive, sensitive, wise |
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| derivation: |
consciously (adv.) |
Word Builder: conscious +
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