feel (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /fiːl/

Definition

To experience a sensation or emotion.

Examples

• I feel happy today.

• She feels cold.

• He felt a sharp pain.

How to Use feel

feel like + noun (prepositional phrase)

To have a desire or wish for something. — "I feel like a cup of tea."

feel like + -ing (prepositional phrase)

To have a desire or wish to do something. — "She feels like going to the beach."

feel + adjective (collocation)

To experience a particular emotion or physical state. — "He feels tired."

Synonyms of feel

Words with a similar meaning to feel:

• sense
• experience
• perceive
• discern

Antonyms of feel

Words with the opposite meaning to feel:

• ignore
• disregard

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