Sense

/sΙ›n(t)s/

The meaning and definition of Sense, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Sound practical or moral judgment.
    β€œIt's common sense not to put metal objects in a microwave oven.”
  2. The meaning, reason, or value of something.
    β€œYou don’t make any sense.”
verb
  1. To instinctively be aware.
    β€œShe immediately sensed her disdain.”
  2. To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

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Origin

From Middle English sense, from Old French sens.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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