Basic Details
Word: Consciousness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being aware of and able to think about one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.
Synonyms: Awareness, mindfulness
Antonyms: Unconsciousness, ignorance
Idioms and Phrases
- Raise someone's consciousness: To make someone more aware of a particular issue or topic. Example: "The documentary helped to raise my consciousness about environmental issues."
- In a state of consciousness: To describe being aware and awake, especially after an unconscious state. Example: "After the accident, he was in a state of consciousness and able to answer questions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During meditation, she achieved a higher level of consciousness, feeling more in tune with her thoughts.
Example 2: The scientist studied how consciousness develops in children over the years.
Example 3: The novel explores the theme of consciousness and how it shapes our reality.
Fun Fact
The word "consciousness" comes from the Latin "conscius," meaning "aware" or "knowing." It combines the prefix "con-" (together) with "scius," which means "to know."
Famous Quote
"The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The greater dream is to be aware of oneself as an ongoing process." Rollo May
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "consciousness" mean?
a) The ability to sleep well
b) The state of being unaware
c) The state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts
d) A kind of mental illness
Answer: c) The state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts
2. Which of these is a synonym of "consciousness"?
a) Ignorance
b) Awareness
c) Unconsciousness
d) Rest
Answer: b) Awareness
3. Which sentence uses "consciousness" correctly?
a) He lost consciousness after hitting his head.
b) Her consciousness was disturbed by the loud noise.
c) The artist created consciousness with his brush strokes.
d) They drank consciousness to celebrate.
Answer: a) He lost consciousness after hitting his head.
4. Which idiom refers to making someone more aware?
a) In a state of consciousness
b) Raise someone's consciousness
c) Under the radar
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Raise someone's consciousness
5. What is the opposite of "consciousness"?
a) Awareness
b) Mindfulness
c) Unconsciousness
d) Knowledge
Answer: c) Unconsciousness
