conscious
Translation
conscious, aware
Examples
He was conscious of the danger.
He was conscious of the danger.
The patient is now conscious.
The patient is now conscious.
She made a conscious decision to leave.
She made a conscious decision to leave.
Grammar Patterns
((~ of sth.)) to be aware of (sth.) He was conscious of the danger.
((~ that ...)) to be aware that... I was conscious that she was watching me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aware, awake, mindful; Antonyms: unconscious, unaware
Etymology
From Latin con- ('with') + scire ('to know'). It means the state of 'knowing' or being aware.
Memory Tips
*Conscious* is about being aware (knowing), while *conscience* is your inner sense of right and wrong. Don't confuse them!