Meaning & Definition of Sense in English
English⟶
Sense
/sɛns/
noun
1. A general conscious awareness
- "A sense of security"
- "A sense of happiness"
- "A sense of danger"
- "A sense of self"
synonym:
- sense
2. 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"
- "The signifier is linked to the signified"
synonym:
- sense,
- signified
3. 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"
synonym:
- sense,
- sensation,
- sentience,
- sentiency,
- sensory faculty
4. 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"
synonym:
- common sense,
- good sense,
- gumption,
- horse sense,
- sense,
- mother wit
5. A natural appreciation or ability
- "A keen musical sense"
- "A good sense of timing"
synonym:
- sense
verb
1. Perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
- "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"
synonym:
- feel,
- sense
2. Detect some circumstance or entity automatically
- "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"
- "Particle detectors sense ionization"
synonym:
- sense
3. Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
- "I sense his hostility"
- "I smell trouble"
- "Smell out corruption"
synonym:
- smell,
- smell out,
- sense
4. Comprehend
- "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
synonym:
- sense
Examples of using
You do know it makes no sense.
"Link, I need you." "Finally! I'll take off my clothes!" "Not in that sense, silly. Today is father's birthday!" "The King has a birthday?!" "Yes. You'll be in charge of the decorations and I'll invite the guests!"
Carelessly stringing words and constuctions on each other, you receive a finished sentence that makes sense. Isn't that a miracle?