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sense
Definition
(noun) a general conscious awareness
Example Sentence
a sense of security
a sense of happiness
a sense of danger
a sense of self
Definition
(noun) the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
Synonyms
:
signified
Example Sentence
the dictionary gave several senses for the word
in the best sense charity is really a duty
the signifier is linked to the signified
Definition
(noun) the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
Synonyms
:
sensation
,
sensory faculty
,
sentience
,
sentiency
Example Sentence
in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing
Definition
(noun) sound practical judgment
Synonyms
:
common sense
,
good sense
,
gumption
,
horse sense
,
mother wit
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(noun) a natural appreciation or ability
Example Sentence
a keen musical sense
a good sense of timing
Definition
(verb) perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
Synonyms
:
feel
Example Sentence
He felt the wind
She felt an object brushing her arm
He felt his flesh crawl
She felt the heat when she got out of the car
Definition
(verb) detect some circumstance or entity automatically
Example Sentence
This robot can sense the presence of people in the room
particle detectors sense ionization
Definition
(verb) become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
Synonyms
:
smell
,
smell out
Example Sentence
I sense his hostility
i smell trouble
smell out corruption
Definition
(verb) comprehend
Example Sentence
I sensed the real meaning of his letter
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text: yes that would have made more sense
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