consciousness · noun /ˈkɑn.tʃəs.nəs/
Word family
Nouns: consciousness, subconscious, unconscious
Adjectives: conscious, subconscious, unconscious
Adverbs: consciously, subconsciously, unconsciously
consciousness (AWAKE)
B2 U when someone is awake and can think and notice things
Dictionary examples:
He lost consciousness for several minutes.
He never regained consciousness after the accident.
Learner example:
He lost consciousness and lay there on the floor just in front of me. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
consciousness (AWARE)
C1 no plural when someone knows about something
Dictionary example:
There's a growing consciousness about environmental issues among young people.
Learner example:
It also springs up out of a pleasure of playing the game and a consciousness that their health matters and being fit is an important element of it. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; French)
