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sense

Pronunciation: [/sɛns/]

Word

sense: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sense in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) the ability to perceive information through the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. It's what helps you understand the world around you.

Example

She has a keen sense of smell and can identify different flowers by scent.

Example

Without her glasses, her sense of sight is blurry.

Example

How important is your sense of hearing when you're listening to music?

Context: “meaning or feeling”

(noun) a feeling or understanding about something that isn't based on facts. It's like a hunch or intuition about what might be true.

Example

I have a sense that something good is going to happen today.

Example

She had a sense of foreboding that something bad was going to happen.

Example

How can you trust your sense when you have no evidence to prove it?

Context: “understand”

(verb) to understand or perceive something with your senses or intuition. It means making sense of what you experience or feel.

Example

I can sense the excitement in the room as everyone prepares for the party.

Example

She couldn't sense his true intentions behind his words.

Example

Can you sense when someone is pretending to be happy?

How to pronounce sense

Pronunciation: [/sɛns/]

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