B2nounhealthpsychology
US/ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/
UK/ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/
the state of being awake and able to notice things; also awareness of an issue
In context
The driver lost consciousness after the crash and was taken to hospital.
He regained consciousness two hours after the operation.
There is a growing consciousness of plastic waste among young Vietnamese.
Words that go with consciousness
verb + noun
- lose consciousnessShe lost consciousness for a few seconds.
- regain consciousnessThe patient regained consciousness this morning.
adjective + noun
- political consciousnessThe protests raised the political consciousness of students.
- public consciousnessClimate change has entered the public consciousness.
noun + preposition
- consciousness ofHis consciousness of his own mistakes made him humble.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He lost his conscience after the fall.Correct: He lost consciousness after the fall.