sense
sens
- n a general conscious awareness
a sense of security
a sense of happiness
a sense of danger
a sense of self - n 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 - n 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 - n sound practical judgment
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 - n a natural appreciation or ability
a keen musical sense
a good sense of timing - v perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
- v detect some circumstance or entity automatically
This robot can sense the presence of people in the room
particle detectors sense ionization - v become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
I sense his hostility - v comprehend
I sensed the real meaning of his letter
- The legendary singer conveys truth, humor and a timeless sense of self.
- One really important thing for me is that he has a sense of who his father was as a person--his sense of humor and the kind of friend, husband and son that he was.
- Everybody knows that man has five senses.