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be conscious of

VERB
appreciate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize sympathize with understand
STRONG
apprehend dig savvy
WEAK
be aware of be cognizant of catch the drift see daylight take account of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get
WEAK
be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehend catch comprehend fathom figure out follow get grasp know perceive register savvy sense
STRONG
appreciate deduce discern infer interpret master note penetrate realize recognize see
WEAK
be aware be with it catch on get the hang of get the idea get the picture get the point have knowledge of ken make out make sense of take in take meaning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be ignorant lose misinterpret miss misunderstand not get overlook
WEAK
mistake

Example Sentences

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You should be conscious of disturbing others around you, and the onus shouldn’t be on them to find ways to cope with the noise you’re making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

“It’s a collective thing. I can’t taper that for individuals, but I can certainly be conscious of pacing and understanding. I don’t think I’m aloof enough to not have that in my mind.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

China always takes the symbolic importance of diplomatic protocol seriously, and will be conscious of the signal sent out by Min Aung Hlaing’s presence at a Chinese-hosted meeting.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

We don’t need to fear the virus anymore, but we need to be conscious of the risks.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

The true tension at court— which was apparent to everybody except Lancelot, who was too innocent to be conscious of such things—began to show itself dearly at the Westminster jousts.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White