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- [kon-shuh s]
- /ˈkɒn ʃəs/
- /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/
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- [kon-shuh s]
- /ˈkɒn ʃəs/
Definitions of consciously word
- adjective consciously aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc. 1
- adjective consciously fully aware of or sensitive to something (often followed by of): conscious of one's own faults; He wasn't conscious of the gossip about his past. 1
- adjective consciously having the mental faculties fully active: He was conscious during the operation. 1
- adjective consciously known to oneself; felt: conscious guilt. 1
- adjective consciously aware of what one is doing: a conscious liar. 1
- adjective consciously aware of oneself; self-conscious. 1
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Origin of consciously
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin conscius sharing knowledge with, equivalent to con- con- + sci- (stem of scīre to know; see science) + -us -ous; cf. nice
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Parts of speech for Consciously
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consciously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consciously
adv consciously
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- intentionally — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
adverb consciously
- apurpose — (dialect) on purpose; deliberately.
- calculatingly — In a calculating manner.
- calculatedly — in a calculated manner
Antonyms for consciously
adv consciously
- unintentionally — not intentional or deliberate: an unintentional omission from the list.
- unwittingly — inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
- impulsively — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- spontaneously — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
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