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conscious
/ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
noun
The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.
adjective
Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
"The noise woke me, but it was another few minutes before I was fully conscious."
Aware of one's own existence; aware of one's own awareness.
"Only highly intelligent beings can be fully conscious."
Aware of, sensitive to; observing and noticing, or being strongly interested in or concerned about.
"I was conscious of a noise behind me. a very class-conscious analysis"
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