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Meaning of the word conscious in English

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conscious

US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/
UK /ˈkɑːn.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:
awareawakealertresponsive
Synonym:
unconsciousunaware
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:
cognizantmindfulsensible
Synonym:
unawareoblivious
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:
deliberateintentionalpurposefulcalculated
Synonym:
unintentionalunconscious
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self-consciousfashion-conscious