What part of speech is the word conscious?

"Conscious" can be two parts of speech, depending on how it's used:

* Adjective: Describing a state of being aware of something.

* Example: "She was conscious of the stares."

* Noun: Referring to the state of awareness itself.

* Example: "He lost consciousness after the accident."

Let me know if you have a sentence in mind, and I can help you determine the part of speech for "conscious" in that context!