unconsciousness

noun (unconsciousness — uncountable)

«unconsciousness» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The state of being unconscious: not awake and not able to notice anything, for example after a bad fall or fainting. tree →

In the lessons

A health and first-aid word. If someone falls into unconsciousness, call 999 (UK, Ireland 112/999), 911 (USA, Canada) or 000 (Australia), 111 (New Zealand), check breathing and put them in the recovery position if you have been taught. In stories a character slips into unconsciousness after a blow or a fall.

Examples

The blow to his head caused unconsciousness. tree →
First aiders check for breathing in cases of unconsciousness. tree →
She slipped into unconsciousness after the fall. tree →
Fainting is a short period of unconsciousness. tree →
The doctor asked how long the unconsciousness lasted. tree →
He drifted out of unconsciousness and opened his eyes. tree →

Note

Uncountable noun. From «unconscious». Spelling: double s in «-ness» after «-ous». Sleep is not unconsciousness in the medical sense: a sleeping person can be woken easily.

On Mova

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