Conscious ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Conscious ( adjective )

1. Aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts and surroundings.
2. Aware of something, having knowledge of it.

Origin:

From latin conscius ("knowing with"), from con- ("together") + scire ("to know").

Examples:

1. He was conscious of the noise outside his window.
2. She became conscious of her own breathing.
3. He was conscious of the danger and took precautions.
4. She was conscious of the stares from the other people in the room.
5. He was conscious that he was running late.

(As a verb)

Conscious ( verb )

1. Aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts and surroundings.
2. Aware of something, having knowledge of it.

Origin:

From latin conscius ("knowing with"), from con- ("together") + scire ("to know").

Examples:

1. He was conscious of the noise outside his window.
2. She became conscious of her own breathing.
3. He was conscious of the danger and took precautions.
4. She was conscious of the stares from the other people in the room.
5. He was conscious that he was running late.