conscious

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♦ con|scious /k'ɒnʃəs/
1 [ADJ] v-link ADJ of n/-ing, v-link ADJ that
If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
She was very conscious of Max studying her...
Conscious that he was becoming light-headed again, he went over to the window.
= aware
2 [ADJ] v-link ADJ of n/-ing, v-link ADJ that
If you are conscious of something, you think about it a lot, especially because you are unhappy about it or because you think it is important.
I'm very conscious of my weight...
= aware
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A conscious decision or action is made or done deliberately with you giving your full attention to it.
I don't think we ever made a conscious decision to have a big family...
Make a conscious effort to relax your muscles.
= deliberate
● consciously [ADV] ADV with v
Sophie was not consciously seeking a replacement after her father died.
4 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
Someone who is conscious is awake rather than asleep or unconscious.
She was fully conscious all the time and knew what was going on.
≠ unconscious
5 [ADJ] ADJ n
Conscious memories or thoughts are ones that you are aware of.
He had no conscious memory of his four-week stay in hospital...
≠ unconscious
● consciously [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
Most people cannot consciously remember much before the ages of 5 to 7 years...

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