conscious
1 adj If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
(=aware)
She was very conscious of Max studying her...
2 adj If you are conscious of something, you think about it a lot, especially because you are unhappy about it or because you think it is important.
(=aware)
I'm very conscious of my weight...
3 adj A conscious decision or action is made or done deliberately with you giving your full attention to it.
(=deliberate)
I don't think we ever made a conscious decision to have a big family...
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consciously adv
Sophie was not consciously seeking a replacement after her father died.
4 adj Someone who is conscious is awake rather than asleep or unconscious., (Antonym: unconscious)
She was fully conscious all the time and knew what was going on.
5 adj Conscious memories or thoughts are ones that you are aware of., (Antonym: unconscious)
He had no conscious memory of his four-week stay in hospital...
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consciously adv
Most people cannot consciously remember much before the ages of 5 to 7 years...