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Sense

/sɛn(t)s/

Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

📖 Definitions of "Sense"

noun
  1. 1

    Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

  2. 2

    Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

    "a sense of security"

  3. 3

    Sound practical or moral judgment.

    "It's common sense not to put metal objects in a microwave oven."

  4. 4

    The meaning, reason, or value of something.

    "You don’t make any sense."

verb
  1. 1

    To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

  2. 2

    To instinctively be aware.

    "She immediately sensed her disdain."

  3. 3

    To comprehend.

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