consciousness
noun/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
Frequency rank: #3,551 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being awake and aware of your surroundings.
Example sentence
She regained her consciousness after the accident.
Synonyms & related words
- awareness
- alertness
- wakefulness
- sensibility
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