sense

A2
Pronunciation
/sɛn(t)s/
/sɛns/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

2 Definition

Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

Example Sentences
  • a sense of security
3 Definition

Sound practical or moral judgment.

Example Sentences
  • It's common sense not to put metal objects in a microwave oven.
4 Definition

The meaning, reason, or value of something.

Example Sentences
  • You don’t make any sense.
5 Definition

A natural appreciation or ability.

Example Sentences
  • A keen musical sense
6 Definition

The way that a referent is presented.

7 Definition

A single conventional use of a word; one of the entries for a word in a dictionary.

Example Sentences
  • The definition of sense in this context, is given in sense 7 of its definition.
8 Definition

One of two opposite directions in which a vector (especially of motion) may point. See also polarity.

9 Definition

One of two opposite directions of rotation, clockwise versus anti-clockwise.

10 Definition

Referring to the strand of a nucleic acid that directly specifies the product.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

2 Definition

To instinctively be aware.

Example Sentences
  • She immediately sensed her disdain.
3 Definition

To comprehend.