sense

//sɛns//
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Noun

senseSingular
sensesPlural
1

Any of the five physical faculties by which the body perceives external stimuli: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Humans have five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

2

A feeling that something is the case; an awareness or perception of something.

I had a sense that something was wrong.

3

The ability to think or reason soundly; good judgment or practical wisdom.

He had the sense to call for help when he got lost.

4

A particular meaning or interpretation of a word, phrase, or text.

The word 'bank' has different senses depending on the context.

5

A reasonable or comprehensible rationale; logic or purpose.

It makes sense to save money for the future.

Verb

senseInfinitive
sensePresent tense
sensedPast tense
sensedPast participle
sensingPresent participle
sensesThird-person singular
1

To perceive or become aware of something through one of the physical senses or through intuition.

I sensed that something was wrong.

2

To detect or recognize something, especially something not immediately obvious.

She sensed that something was wrong.

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