consciousness

Everyday

1. The state of being awake and aware of what is around you (lose consciousness). tree →
2. Being aware of something or caring about it (environmental consciousness). tree →
3. Your mind; your thoughts and feelings (it entered her consciousness). tree →

In the lessons

In first aid and safety: if someone loses consciousness (faints or is knocked out), call for help and check breathing. In science: how the brain makes us aware is a big question. Phrases: lose/regain consciousness, stream of consciousness.

Examples

• He lost consciousness after hitting his head. tree →
• She regained consciousness in the ambulance. tree →
• If someone loses consciousness, call an ambulance. tree →
• There is a growing consciousness about plastic waste. tree →
• Scientists study how the brain creates consciousness. tree →
• The memory slowly came back into his consciousness. tree →
• Then I lost consciousness for several minutes. tree →

Note

Spelling: con-scious-ness (sc and double s). Adjective: conscious (awake, aware). Do not confuse with conscience (your sense of right and wrong). Uncountable.