B2adjective 1K

Conscious

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒnʃəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːnʃəs/"]/

Meaning of Conscious

aware of something; noticing something

In simple words: Being aware of and able to think about your thoughts and surroundings.

Conscious in a sentence

• He became more conscious of his surroundings after the accident.
• She is very conscious about her health and diet.
• During meditation, he felt conscious of his thoughts and feelings.
• The movement aimed to make people more conscious of environmental issues.
• After the fall, she was conscious but unable to move.
• They were not conscious of the time passing while they were studying.
• It's important to be conscious of your spending habits.
• He was conscious of the fact that he needed to improve his skills.

How to use Conscious

Use 'conscious' when discussing awareness or alertness. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in a purely emotional sense where 'aware' might be better suited.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Sounds like 'con-scious' — think of a conscious person being a 'con' to their own thoughts.

Related words

Collocations with Conscious

• be
• seem
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• of
• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• fully
• barely

Synonyms for Conscious

• aware
• alert
• mindful
• cognizant
• sensitive

Opposites of Conscious

• unconscious
• ignorant
• unaware

Common mistakes with Conscious

• Confused with 'conscience' which refers to moral awareness.
• Using in the wrong context, such as 'I'm conscious of the movie.' instead of 'I'm aware of the movie.'
• Confusing with 'unconscious' which means not awake or not aware.

Frequently asked questions about Conscious

What does Conscious mean?

Being aware of and able to think about your thoughts and surroundings.

What is the definition of Conscious?

aware of something; noticing something

How do you use Conscious in a sentence?

He became more conscious of his surroundings after the accident.

Can you give another example of Conscious?

She is very conscious about her health and diet.

What are synonyms for Conscious?

Common alternatives include aware, alert, mindful, cognizant, sensitive.

What is the opposite of Conscious?

Opposite meanings include unconscious, ignorant, unaware.

What words go with Conscious?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, of, be, become, remain, completely, fully, barely.

What are common mistakes when using Conscious?

Confused with 'conscience' which refers to moral awareness. Using in the wrong context, such as 'I'm conscious of the movie.' instead of 'I'm aware of the movie.' Confusing with 'unconscious' which means not awake or not aware.

How do you pronounce Conscious?

US: /["/ˈkɑːnʃəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒnʃəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Conscious?

Use 'conscious' when discussing awareness or alertness. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in a purely emotional sense where 'aware' might be better suited.

What CEFR level is Conscious?

"Conscious" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.