CEFR A2

sense

verb

Meaning

To feel or notice something, often without seeing or hearing it directly.

Examples

I could sense his nervousness.
She sensed danger and ran away.

Synonyms: feel, notice, perceive, discern

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sense (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /sens/

Definition

To feel or notice something, often without seeing or hearing it directly.

Examples

I could sense his nervousness.
She sensed danger and ran away.
He sensed that something was wrong.

How to Use sense

sense of (prepositional phrase): Used with nouns to describe a feeling, ability, or understanding. — "She has a strong sense of justice."
sense that (collocation): To feel or believe that something is true. — "I sense that he is hiding something."

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