senses
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- IPA /ˈsɛnsɪz/
Noun
senses noun
- Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
- Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.“a sense of security”
- Sound practical or moral judgment.“It's common sense not to put metal objects in a microwave oven.”
- The meaning, reason, or value of something.“You don’t make any sense.”
Verb
senses verb
- To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
- To instinctively be aware.“She immediately sensed her disdain.”
- To comprehend.
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Synonyms
sensationfeelsentiencysentiencesubstancecommon sensegood sensemeaningconnotationintensiongumptionmother withorse sensesensory facultyaspectschords
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