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subconsciously

Subconsciously (adv) means In a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness. Example: “She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”

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In a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness.
"She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice."

How to use subconsciously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing or feeling something without realizing it in the moment.

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Common pairings
subconsciously aware act subconsciously

Word forms

more subconsciously comparative, most subconsciously superlative

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Etymology

Subconscious plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “subconsciously” mean?

The word “subconsciously” means in a way that happens below the level of conscious awareness. In plain terms, doing or feeling something without realizing it in the moment.

How do you use “subconsciously” in a sentence?

Here is “subconsciously” used in a sentence: “She subconsciously mimicked her mother's tone of voice.”

What is the opposite of “subconsciously”?

The opposite of “subconsciously” — its antonyms — is consciously.

What part of speech is “subconsciously”?

“Subconsciously” is an adverb.

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