becoming conscious

Definitions

The process of transitioning from an unconscious or unaware state to one of active perception and mental alertness.

The gradual development of self-awareness or the realization of one's own existence and surroundings.

Examples

The patient is slowly becoming conscious after the surgery.

Society is becoming conscious of the urgent need for sustainable energy practices.

Synonyms

waking up gaining awareness coming to realizing the truth achieving enlightenment becoming self-aware

Antonyms

falling asleep losing consciousness becoming oblivious fainting entering a stupor remaining ignorant