consciousness
Collocations
24(noun.) being able to see/hear/feel things
ADJ
full
higher
She gradually developed a higher consciousness about the environmental impact of her daily choices.
individual | human
VERB + CONSCIOUSNESS
lose
After the accident, he lost consciousness for several minutes before the ambulance arrived.
recover, regain
bring sb back to
The doctor gently shook her shoulder to bring her back to consciousness after the accident.
enter
A strange feeling suddenly entered his consciousness as he walked into the old house.
PHRASES
a level/state of consciousness
The patient gradually regained a higher level of consciousness after the surgery.
(noun.) being aware of sth
ADJ
full
She made the decision with full consciousness of the risks involved.
growing | altered | collective, public | national | modern | black | working-class
class, environmental, feminist, green, political, religious, social
Growing environmental consciousness has led many families to reduce their plastic waste.
false
During the pandemic, many people experienced a false consciousness about how serious the virus actually was.
VERB + CONSCIOUSNESS
develop, raise
The organization worked hard to develop consciousness about climate change in local communities.
enter
The debate about climate change has entered public consciousness over the last decade.
be lodged in, lodge itself in
The memory of that day has lodged itself firmly in her consciousness.
PREP
in (the) ~
Climate change is now a major issue in the consciousness of young people worldwide.
~ among, ~ of
There is increasing consciousness among teenagers about the importance of mental health.