Meaning & Definition of word "Feel"

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    Feel

    /fiːl/

    noun:

    • 1. an emotional state or reaction.
      • Example: She had a strong feel for the music.
    • 2. a sensation experienced through the sense of touch.
      • Example: The feel of the silk was luxurious.
    • 3. an intuitive understanding or sense.
      • Example: He had a good feel for the dynamics of the group.

    verb:

    • 1. to perceive or experience a sensation in a specified way.
      • Example: I feel cold in this room.
    • 2. to have a particular emotion or a sense of well-being.
      • Example: She feels happy about her promotion.
    • 3. to have an impression or belief about something.
      • Example: I feel that we should start the project sooner.
    • 4. to touch or grasp something in order to sense it.
      • Example: He felt the rough texture of the fabric.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'fellan', related to the Proto-Germanic 'falōną'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    feel good:

    to have a pleasant or positive emotional state.

    feel the burn:

    to experience a strong sensation of discomfort or pain, often in reference to exercise.

    feel at home:

    to feel comfortable or relaxed in a new environment.

    feel under the weather:

    to feel ill or unwell.

    Related Words

    feeling:

    an emotional state or reaction.

    feelings:

    emotions associated with personal experiences.

    sensation:

    a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

    Slang Meanings of feel

    Meaning: to understand or empathize with someone's emotions.

    Example Sentence: I really feel you on that one.

    Meaning: to have a strong intuition or instinct about something.

    Example Sentence: I feel like something good is going to happen.