sense
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/sens/
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/sens/
noun
A2
the ability to understand or judge something
She has lost all sense of direction in her life.
B1
good judgment or practical knowledge
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered.
B1
the meaning of a word or phrase
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
B2
one of the five physical ways to perceive the world
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
B2
a feeling about something important
I had the sense that he was worried about something.
R
the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
He waited for Dora to come to her senses and return.
verb
B2
to feel or become aware of something without seeing or hearing it
She could sense how nervous he was.
R
to detect or find out about something
Equipment that senses the presence of toxic gases.
translation
the ability to understand or judge something; good judgment or practical knowledge; the meaning of a word or phrase; one of the five physical ways to perceive the world; a feeling about something important; the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
to feel or become aware of something without seeing or hearing it; to detect or find out about something
Word Forms
3rd Present
senses
Past
sensed
Perfect
sensed
Progressive
sensing
Plural
senses