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sense [ˈsɛns]

1 sense noun
  • one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you —often + of
  • a physical feeling : something that your body experiences—usually + of
  • a particular feeling : an emotion that you are aware of —usually + of

2 sense verb
  • to understand or be aware of (something) without being told about it or having evidence that it is true —often + that, what, when, etc.
  • to detect the presence or occurrence of (something) —often + that, when, whether, etc.