Word a Day
sense
What does sense mean?
sense (noun): perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sense in a sentence?
- A sense of security. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A sense of happiness. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A sense of danger. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce sense?
/sɛns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sense come from?
From Middle English sense, from Old French sens, sen, san (“sense, perception, direction”); partly from Latin sēnsus (“sensation, feeling, meaning”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “sense” mean?
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
Not quite: that's what data means.
any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation
Not quite: that's what rest means.
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Not quite: that's what policy means.
perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
Right! That's what “sense” means.
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