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UK/["/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/"]/US/["/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/"]/

Meaning of Consciousness

the state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening

In simple words: Being aware of yourself and your surroundings.

Consciousness in a sentence

  • After the accident, the patient regained consciousness within a few minutes.
  • Meditation can help increase your consciousness of the present moment.
  • Philosophers debate the nature of consciousness and how it arises in the brain.
  • He lost consciousness during the surgery but woke up feeling fine afterward.
  • Environmental consciousness is growing as people become more aware of climate change.
  • The driver was unconscious after the crash, showing no signs of consciousness.

How to use Consciousness

Used in psychological or philosophical contexts. Avoid in casual conversation; try using simpler words like 'awareness' instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'conscious' like a light bulb that lights up your awareness.

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Collocations with Consciousness

Synonyms for Consciousness

Opposites of Consciousness

Common mistakes with Consciousness

  • Confused with 'subconsciousness', which refers to thoughts below the level of awareness.
  • Incorrectly used as a countable noun; 'consciousness' is uncountable.
  • Mispronunciation as 'con-scious-ness' instead of 'con-shus-ness'.

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Frequently asked questions about Consciousness

What does Consciousness mean?

Being aware of yourself and your surroundings.

What is the definition of Consciousness?

the state of being able to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening

How do you use Consciousness in a sentence?

After the accident, the patient regained consciousness within a few minutes.

Can you give another example of Consciousness?

Meditation can help increase your consciousness of the present moment.

What are synonyms for Consciousness?

Common alternatives include awareness.

What is the opposite of Consciousness?

Opposite meanings include unconsciousness, ignorance.

What words go with Consciousness?

It commonly pairs with full, higher, cosmic, lose, recover, regain, a level of consciousness, a state of consciousness, full, growing, collective, develop, raise, enter, in (the) consciousness, consciousness  about, consciousness  among.

What are common mistakes when using Consciousness?

Confused with 'subconsciousness', which refers to thoughts below the level of awareness. Incorrectly used as a countable noun; 'consciousness' is uncountable. Mispronunciation as 'con-scious-ness' instead of 'con-shus-ness'.

How do you pronounce Consciousness?

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

Is Consciousness formal or informal?

"Consciousness" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Consciousness?

Used in psychological or philosophical contexts. Avoid in casual conversation; try using simpler words like 'awareness' instead.

What CEFR level is Consciousness?

"Consciousness" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.