conscious
adjectiveUK /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
US /ˈkɑːn.ʃəs/
Awake and able to see, hear, and think about what is happening.
The patient was conscious and could answer the doctor's questions.
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2. Noticing or knowing that something exists or is happening.
She was conscious of a strange smell in the room.
3. Done on purpose and with full attention.
He made a conscious effort to speak more slowly.
4. Thinking about a particular thing a lot.
The children were very conscious of the new teacher watching them.