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conscious
adjectiveKON-shuhs
meaning in plain English
Being awake and aware of what is happening around you.
Imagine a sleepy cat snapping awake—now it's conscious, noticing every rustle around it.
for example
The loud sound woke me up, but I didn't feel fully conscious for a few more minutes.
When you are conscious, you can think and notice things around you. After a short nap you open your eyes and know where you are—that’s being conscious.