consciously
/'kɔnʃəsli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- With awareness or deliberate intention: Performing an action while being fully aware of what one is doing or choosing to do something intentionally.
- In a conscious manner: In a way that involves the active use of one's mind and awareness.
Examples of Usage
- Adverb:
- She consciously decided to save money each month. (She made a deliberate and aware choice to save.)
- He was breathing consciously to calm his nerves. (He was focusing his awareness on his breathing.)
- I consciously avoided the topic during the meeting. (I intentionally steered clear of the subject.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to contrast with unconscious or automatic actions: Often highlights a deliberate choice versus a habit or reflex.
- Unlike his subconscious habits, he consciously practiced kindness every day.
- In psychology or mindfulness contexts: Refers to actions performed with full present-moment awareness.
- The goal of meditation is to live more consciously.
Variants and Related Words
- Conscious (Adjective): Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake, or done with one's full awareness.
- He made a conscious effort to be polite.
- Consciousness (Noun): The state of being aware and able to think; the awareness of one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts.
- The patient lost consciousness after the accident.
- Unconsciously (Adverb): Without awareness; done without deliberate intent.
- He unconsciously tapped his foot to the music.
Synonyms
- Deliberately: Done consciously and intentionally.
- Intentionally: On purpose; with intent.
- Knowingly: With full awareness.
- Purposefully: With a specific purpose or intent in mind.
Antonyms
- Unconsciously: Without conscious control or awareness.
- Inadvertently: Without intention; accidentally.
- Subconsciously: From the subconscious mind; not fully aware.
Related Phrases
- Consciously aware: Fully and deliberately aware.
- She was consciously aware of every sound in the forest.
- Make a conscious decision/choice/effort: To decide, choose, or try with deliberate awareness and intent.
- You must make a conscious effort to change that habit.
Adverb
- with awareness
- she consciously played with the idea of inviting them