sense (n.)

  1. a general conscious awareness; a sense of security; a sense of happiness; a sense of danger; a sense of self'

  2. the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; the dictionary gave several senses for the word; in the best sense charity is really a duty; the signifier is linked to the signified

    [ Syn: signified ]

  3. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing

    [ Syn: sensation , sentience , sentiency , sensory faculty ]

  4. sound practical judgment; Common sense is not so common; he hasnt got the sense God gave little green apples; fortunately she had the good sense to run away

    [ Syn: common sense , good sense , gumption , horse sense , mother wit ]

  5. a natural appreciation or ability; a keen musical sense; a good sense of timing'

    sense (v.)

  1. perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; He felt the wind; She felt an object brushing her arm; He felt his flesh crawl; She felt the heat when she got out of the car

    [ Syn: feel ]

  2. detect some circumstance or entity automatically; This robot can sense the presence of people in the room; particle detectors sense ionization'

  3. become aware of not through the senses but instinctively; I sense his hostility; i smell trouble; smell out corruption

    [ Syn: smell , smell out ]

  4. comprehend; I sensed the real meaning of his letter'

The dictionary is based on the WordNet Electronic Lexical Database.
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