· an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness"
Hypernym(s): cognitive_state, state_of_mind
Antonym(s): unconsciousness
· having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive"
Synonym(s): awareness, cognizance, cognisance, knowingness
Hypernym(s): knowing