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/sɛns/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; each of the systems in the body that interpret physical data.
The five senses are sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
A feeling or perception produced through the senses.
She has a strong sense of smell and can tell when food is burning.
A general awareness or understanding.
He had a sense of the importance of the task at hand.
A sane and reasonable attitude or judgment.
It makes sense to leave early to avoid traffic.
Meaning or significance.
There seems to be a sense of urgency in her voice.
verb
To perceive by one or more of the senses.
I can sense that something is wrong.
To become aware of or to detect.
The device can sense temperature changes in the environment.
To derive or infer a meaning.
You can sense his frustration from his tone.
Etymology
From Latin 'sensus', meaning 'feeling, perception, sense'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
common sense:
Sound judgment based on a simple perception of the situation.
make sense:
To be understandable or logical.
lost in sense:
To be confused or bewildered about a situation.
in a sense:
To some degree; to a certain extent.
sense of humor:
The ability to appreciate and express humor.
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Slang Meanings
To understand or comprehend.
Do you get the sense of what I'm saying?
To have a good perception of things.
He's got a good sense; he knows how to read people.