Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun

consciousness

IPA pronunciation: /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

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Russian meaning

сознание

English definition

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, or the awareness of something.

Example

He lost consciousness after the accident.

Collocations

lose consciousness
regain consciousness
stream of consciousness
consciousness raising

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