Sense — synonyms, definition

1. sense (Noun)

acumen ambience apprehension aptitude atmosphere awareness belief brain brains character common sense comprehension connotation cultivation decor denotation discernment discretion discrimination distinction • • •

sense (Noun) — A general conscious awareness. ex. "a sense of security" ex. "a sense of happiness" ex. "a sense of danger" ex. "a sense of self"

sense (Noun) — The meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted. ex. "the dictionary gave several senses for the word" ex. "in the best sense charity is really a duty"

sense (Noun) — The faculty through which the external world is apprehended. ex. "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"

sense (Noun) — Sound practical judgment. ex. "Common sense is not so common" ex. "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples" ex. "fortunately she had the good sense to run away" ex. "horse sense is not so common"

sense (Noun) — A natural appreciation or ability. ex. "a keen musical sense" ex. "a good sense of timing"

appreciation awareness cognisance cognizance consciousness discernment faculty grasp hold import judgement judgment knowingness meaning mental faculty module sagaciousness sagacity significance signification acceptation logic modality nous road sense sense modality sense of direction sense of responsibility sensibility sensitiveness sensitivity sensory system word meaning word sense

2. sense (Verb)

absorb acknowledge apperceive appreciate apprehend assimilate be aware of behold believe brave comprehend conceive consider credit deem detect discern encounter endure enjoy • • •

sense (Verb) — Perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles. ex. "He sensed the wind"

sense (Verb) — Detect some circumstance or entity automatically. ex. "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room" ex. "particle detectors sense ionization"

sense (Verb) — Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively. ex. "I sense his hostility"

sense (Verb) — Comprehend. ex. "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"

comprehend detect discover find notice observe perceive understand