Hyphenation of sense

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sense

Definitions of sense:

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
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
4.
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
5.
A natural appreciation or ability
A keen musical sense A good sense of timing
6.
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
7.
Detect some circumstance or entity automatically
This robot can sense the presence of people in the room Particle detectors sense ionization
8.
Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
I sense his hostility I smell trouble Smell out corruption
9.
Comprehend
I sensed the real meaning of his letter

Synonyms of sense:

noun awareness, consciousness, cognizance, cognisance, knowingness
noun signified, meaning, significance, signification, import
noun sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty, faculty, mental faculty, module
nouncommon sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit, sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
noun appreciation, grasp, hold
verb feel, perceive, comprehend
verb detect, observe, find, discover, notice
verb perceive
verb understand

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