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Consciousness

Definition:

Consciousness refers to an individual's subjective awareness and perception of their surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is considered the state of being awake and aware of one's own existence and the external world.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

General awareness or cognition.

Example sentence: His consciousness slowly returned as he woke up from a deep sleep.

Sense 2:

The quality or state of being self-aware.

Example sentence: Through meditation, she aimed to achieve a higher level of consciousness.

Sense 3:

One's moral or ethical sense of right and wrong.

Example sentence: His consciousness prevented him from participating in the unethical business practices.

Sense 4:

A social, environmental, or political awareness or concern.

Example sentence: The movement aimed to raise consciousness about climate change and encourage sustainable practices.

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