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sense
/sɛns/
Synonyms of sense Antonyms of sense Examples of sense Usage of sense Parts of sense Definition that contains sense Words sounding like sense Explanation of sense

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Definitions of sense
  1. noun
    the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
    "the dictionary gave several senses for the word" "in the best sense charity is really a duty"

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    signified
  2. verb
    perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

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    feel
    type of:
    perceive comprehend
  3. noun
    sound practical judgment
    "Common sense is not so common" "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples" "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"

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    common sense good sense gumption horse sense mother wit
  4. verb
    become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
    "I sense his hostility"

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    smell smell out
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    perceive
  5. noun
    the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
    "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"

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    sensation sensory faculty sentience sentiency
  6. noun
    a general conscious awareness
    "a sense of security" "a sense of happiness" "a sense of danger" "a sense of self"
  7. noun
    a natural appreciation or ability
    "a keen musical sense" "a good sense of timing"
  8. verb
    comprehend
    "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
    type of:
    understand
  9. verb
    detect some circumstance or entity automatically
    "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room" "particle detectors sense ionization"
Examples of sense
  • "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"
  • "in the best sense charity is really a duty"
  • "Common sense is not so common"
  • "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"
  • "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
  • "I sense his hostility"
  • "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"
  • "a sense of security"
  • "a sense of happiness"
  • "a sense of danger"
  • "a sense of self"
  • "a keen musical sense"
  • "a good sense of timing"
  • "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
  • "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"
  • "particle detectors sense ionization"
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