sense

Pronunciation

• enPR: sĕns, IPA ^(key): /sɛns/
• SAMPA: /sEns/

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• Homophones: cents, scents

Noun

Singular sense

Plural senses

1. Sense is any basic ability or understanding.

   She has a great sense of fashion.

   She uses good sense when choosing her friends.

   Why did you do that?! Where's your common sense?!

Verb

Plain form sense

Third-person singular senses

Past tense sensed

Past participle sensed

Present participle sensing

1. Sense is the ability to understand a situation or emotions.

   I sensed you were upset before you said anything.

   I sense you don't want to be with me.

   Do I sense a chance for success in your game plan?