Definitions

1. adjective

Having knowledge or awareness of one’s surroundings, circumstances, or state; not asleep, unconscious, or insensible.

“She woke up conscious and refreshed after a good night’s sleep.”

2. noun

The state of being aware of one’s surroundings, circumstances, or state.

“His conscious mind was filled with thoughts of his upcoming exam.”

3. noun

The part of the mind that is aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

“The conscious and subconscious mind are two distinct entities that interact with each other.”

4. verb

To become aware of or to realize something.

“He became conscious of his surroundings after the loud noise startled him.”