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Meaning of regain consciousness
to become conscious or aware again after being unconscious
Etymology of regain consciousness
The word "regain" comes from the Old French "regaigner," meaning "to gain again," which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again") and "gaigner" (meaning "to gain").
The word "consciousness" comes from the Latin "conscientia," meaning "knowledge" or "awareness," which is derived from "conscire," meaning "to know" or "to be aware."
Synonyms
come to
wake up
recover
revive
regain sensibility
become conscious
come around
regain awareness
awaken
arise
come to life
revive from unconsciousness
regain perception
return to consciousness
regain sensation
regain feeling
regain perception
become aware
regain alertness
regain responsiveness
regain animation
regain vitality
regain aliveness
regain sentience
regain cognizance
regain recognition
regain acknowledgment
regain perceptional awareness
Definitions
- The phrase "regain consciousness" refers to the act of becoming conscious or aware again after being unconscious, often due to injury, illness, or anesthesia.
- * It can also describe the process of recovering from a state of insensibility or unawareness, and regaining the ability to respond to stimuli and interact with one's environment.
Usage Examples
- After being knocked out, the boxer slowly began to regain consciousness.
- * The patient regained consciousness after being in a coma for several weeks.
- * The doctor monitored the patient's vital signs as she began to regain consciousness from the anesthesia.
Antonyms
lose consciousness
become unconscious
fall asleep
lose awareness
become insensible
pass out
black out
faint
become unresponsive
lose sensation
become unaware
become oblivious
become comatose
become insentient
become unfeeling
become numb
become apathetic
become lethargic
become dormant
become inactive