🧠consciousness

noun
/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

Meaning

the state of being aware of and able to think about oneself and the environment
the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings; the awareness or perception of something
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example Sentences

The patient regained consciousness after the surgery.

After the accident, she slowly regained consciousness in the hospital.

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

Example Expressions

stream of consciousness

Synonyms

awareness, alertness, perception, mindfulness, sentience, cognition
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awareness, alertness, perception, mindfulness, sentience
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awareness, cognition, alertness, perception
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awareness, perception, alertness

Antonyms

unconsciousness, oblivion, ignorance, unawareness
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unconsciousness, oblivion, ignorance
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unconsciousness, unawareness, oblivion
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unconsciousness, ignorance, oblivion

Collocations

lose consciousness, regain consciousness, full consciousness, human consciousness, stream of consciousness, environmental consciousness
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lose consciousness, regain consciousness, full consciousness, human consciousness
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lose consciousness, stream of consciousness, environmental consciousness

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