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senses

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛnsɪz]

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

Context: “perception”

(noun) the parts of your body that help you feel and experience the world around you. You use your senses to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. They help you understand what’s happening around you.

Example

When I eat ice cream, my taste senses help me enjoy the flavor.

Example

She can't hear well, so her hearing sense is not very strong.

Example

How many senses do we use to tell if something is hot?

Context: “understanding”

(noun) a way of understanding or knowing something. It can also mean having good judgment. When you have a sense about something, it feels right or wrong to you.

Example

He has a good sense of direction, so he never gets lost.

Example

She didn't use her common sense when she did that risky stunt.

Example

Do you have a sense that it might rain today?

Context: “perception”

(verb) to become aware of something through your senses. It means noticing things around you or feeling something happen.

Example

I can sense that the party will be a lot of fun tonight.

Example

I couldn't sense any excitement in the crowd during the quiet moment.

Example

Can you sense when someone is upset?

How to pronounce senses

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛnsɪz]

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