Sense

The meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

Synonyms

Signified

Examples

The dictionary gave several senses for the word

In the best sense charity is really a duty

Perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

Sound practical judgment

Examples

Common sense is not so common

He hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples

Fortunately she had the good sense to run away

Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

Type of

Perceive

Examples

I sense his hostility

The faculty through which the external world is apprehended

Examples

In the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing

A general conscious awareness

Derivation

Sensify

Examples

A sense of security

A sense of happiness

A sense of danger

A sense of self

A natural appreciation or ability

Examples

A keen musical sense

A good sense of timing

Comprehend

Type of

Understand

Derivation

Sensitive

Examples

I sensed the real meaning of his letter

Detect some circumstance or entity automatically

Derivation

Sensitive

Examples

This robot can sense the presence of people in the room

Particle detectors sense ionization