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conscientious vs conscious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| conscientiousadjective/ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ | Meaning careful to do your work well and to do what is right | Goes with conscientious objector | Example She is a conscientious student who always finishes her homework before going out. |
| consciousadjective/ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ | Meaning noticing or aware of something; also awake and able to think | Goes with conscious of | Example Young people today are more conscious of their health than before. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She made a decision to spend less time on her phone.