1. the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings
2. a person's awareness or perception of something
3. the fact of awareness by the mind of itself and the world
Usage: philosophical

Examples

• The patient regained consciousness after the surgery.
• She lost consciousness when she hit her head.
• There is growing consciousness about environmental issues.
• His consciousness of his own mistakes helped him improve.
• The debate about animal consciousness continues among scientists.
• Social consciousness drives many people to volunteer.
• The philosopher studied the nature of human consciousness.