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sense meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of sense at MeaningMonkey.org. sense meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SENSE noun
Definition of sense (noun)
- a general conscious awareness
- "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self"
- 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"
- synonyms: signified
- 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"
- synonyms: sensation, sensory faculty, sentience, sentiency
- 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"
- synonyms: common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit
- a natural appreciation or ability
- "a keen musical sense"; "a good sense of timing"
SENSE verb
Definition of sense (verb)
- 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"
- synonyms: feel
- detect some circumstance or entity automatically
- "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"; "particle detectors sense ionization"
- become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
- comprehend
- "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet