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sense

English → English

verb//sɛns//

(perception) Sense: to perceive or become aware of something through intuition or feeling rather than direct evidence

The detective could sense that the witness was hiding something important about the night of the crime.

(English) The detective could sense that the witness was hiding something important about the night of the crime.

Animals often sense an approaching earthquake long before humans notice any seismic activity.

(English) Animals often sense an approaching earthquake long before humans notice any seismic activity.

noun//sɛns//

(judgment) Sense: the ability to make good judgments or a specific awareness of a quality

It shows a lack of common sense to walk alone in a dangerous neighborhood late at night.

(English) It shows a lack of common sense to walk alone in a dangerous neighborhood late at night.

The architect had a refined sense of style, blending modern glass with traditional brickwork.

(English) The architect had a refined sense of style, blending modern glass with traditional brickwork.

Entry ID: en:en:sense · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary