sense, n.
(senses)
freq. cnt. 85
(senses)
freq. cnt. 85
a general conscious awareness
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 37 freq. cnt.: 37
sense
sample sentences
"a sense of security""a sense of happiness"
"a sense of danger"
"a sense of self"
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the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 23 freq. cnt.: 23
sense signified
sample sentences
"the dictionary gave several senses for the word""in the best sense charity is really a duty"
"the signifier is linked to the signified"
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hyponym
the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 16
sensation sense sensory faculty sentience sentiency
sample sentences
"in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing"
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derivationally related form
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hyponym
sound practical judgment
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 2
common sense good sense gumption horse sense mother wit sense
sample sentences
"Common sense is not so common""he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"
"fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
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hyponym
a natural appreciation or ability
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
sense
sample sentences
"a keen musical sense""a good sense of timing"
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