Sense - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
a sense of happiness
a sense of danger
a sense of self
in the best sense charity is really a duty
he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
fortunately she had the good sense to run away
a good sense of timing
verb
- detect some circumstance or entity automatically
particle detectors sense ionization
Extra examples
All of my senses were on the alert for danger.
We had a sense that something wasn't quite right.
His senses were clear despite his illness.
He felt a sense of insecurity.
They don't have the sense to admit defeat.
Afterwards I felt a great sense of relief.
She has a strong sense of loyalty.
A sense of panic has spread over the country.
Employees need the sense of being appreciated.
He looked around the room with a sense of achievement.
I had the sense that he was lying.
Everyone wants to create a sense of occasion at Christmas.
I like Pam - she has a really good sense of humour.
It was dark and he had completely lost his sense of direction.
Let's keep a sense of proportion, and not rush to any hasty conclusions.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: sense
he/she/it: senses
present participle: sensing
past tense: sensed
past participle: sensed
singular: sense
plural: senses
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