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Synonyms
sense

noun

  1. a general conscious awareness: "a sense of security"
  2. the meaning of a word or expression: the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
  3. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended: "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"
  4. sound practical judgment: "I can't see the sense in doing it now"
  5. a natural appreciation or ability: "a keen musical sense"

verb

  1. perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles: "He felt the wind"
  2. detect some circumstance or entity automatically: "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"
  3. become aware of not through the senses but instinctively: "I sense his hostility"
  4. comprehend: "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"