sence

/sens/ /senz/ /seɪns/ /senz/

Definitions

1. noun

the faculty of perceiving or being aware of something especially through the senses; awareness; feeling; perception; faculty of the mind

“She used all her sense to navigate through the dense forest.”

2. noun

a particular feeling or intuition

“She had a sense of foreboding about the upcoming storm.”

3. noun

a way or direction in which something can be done or is done

“There are multiple senses in which you can interpret this poem.”

4. verb

to perceive or become aware of something, especially through the senses

“She sensed a presence in the room behind her.”

5. verb

to feel or be aware of a particular feeling or emotion

“I sense a sense of urgency in her voice.”

6. verb

to have a particular feeling or intuition about something

“He sensed that something was off about the situation.”

7. adjective

having or showing good sense or judgment

“She is a sensible person who always thinks before acting.”

8. adverb

in a way that is logical or reasonable

“She acted sensibly by calling for help before entering the abandoned house.”

9. preposition

in a particular way or with a particular feeling

“He sensed her presence in the room.”

10. adverb

in a way that is sensitive to the feelings or needs of others

“She handled the situation sensibly and with empathy.”

Synonyms

  • awareness
  • consciousness
  • feeling
  • intuition
  • perception

Antonyms

  • insensitivity
  • obliviousness
  • unawareness