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SENSE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 noun verb Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In sense 1 of 2 noun ˈsen(t)s Synonyms of sense 1 : a meaning conveyed or intended : import , signification especially : one of a set of meanings a word or phrase may bear especially as segregated in a dictionary entry 2 a : the faculty of perceiving by means of sense organs b : a specialized function or mechanism (such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch) by which an animal receives and responds to external or internal stimuli c : the sensory mechanisms constituting a unit distinct from other functions (such as movement or thought) 3 : conscious awareness or rationality — usually used in plural finally came to his senses 4 a : a particular sensation or kind or quality of sensation a good sense of balance b : a definite but often vague awareness or impression felt a sense of insecurity a sense of danger c : a motivating awareness a sense of shame d : a discerning awareness and appreciation her sense of humor 5 : consensus the sense of the meeting 6 a : capacity for effective application of the powers of the mind as a basis for action or response : intelligence b : sound mental capacity and understanding typically marked by shrewdness and practicality also : agreement with or satisfaction of such power this decision makes sense 7 : one of two opposite directions especially of motion (as of a point, line, or surface) sense 2 of 2 verb sensed ; sensing transitive verb 1 a : to perceive by the senses (see sense entry 1 sense 2 ) b : to be or become conscious of sense danger 2 : grasp , comprehend 3 : to detect automatically especially in response to a physical stimulus (such as light or movement) Synonyms of sense Relevance Noun feeling feel sensation Verb feel see smell notice perceive taste See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for sense sense , common sense , judgment , wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence. a choice showing good sense common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge. common sense tells me it's wrong judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity. they relied on her judgment for guidance wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average. a leader of rare wisdom Examples of sense in a Sentence Noun There is an unnerving sense now that technology is driving the culture rather than the reverse. Machines and sites and software are breeding at an exponential clip, and we hapless humans race around trying to adapt. — Steven Johnson , Discover , July 2006 The caricature of neurotic nuns who specialized in corporal punishment and guilt crumbles before the countless examples of women religious who made the difference in determining that a child would eat, or be safe, or have any sense of dignity at all. — Luke Timothy Johnson , Commonweal , 22 Sept. 2006 Because Updike shrinks from giving any real credence to the ideology that drives his plot (in both senses of that word), the book becomes a temporarily enthralling, but ultimately empty shaggy dog story. — Jonathan Raban , New York Review of Books , 13 July 2006 Less distinguished people experience a similar tangling of the senses , some reporting that they can taste the words they speak or see the colors of certain words or numbers. This confounding of perception—called synesthesia—was thought to affect at most about 4 percent of the population, but University College London psychologist Jamie Ward has uncovered the best evidence yet that we may all have a bit of synesthesia. — Kathryn Garfield , Discover , December 2006 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. Verb The latest feature on air conditioners is a big new plug to help prevent fires. The plug shuts down power when it senses that the air conditioner cord is damaged. — Consumer Reports , July 2005 With very little provocation, magic might have been flying back and forth in an unpleasant and damaging manner. Sensing the danger, Kate stepped between them and raised her hands. "Let us have no more of this. There is a confusion to be cleared up, and I cannot do that in the middle of a brannigan," she said. — John Morressy , Fantasy & Science Fiction , October/November 2004 In Pecnik, he had instantly sensed a kindred spirit. As a boy Pecnik had strapped homemade parachutes to hamsters and tossed them (without harm) from his sixth-story bedroom window; by the time he joined the Croatian national team he was making his own jumpsuits. — William Speed Weed , Popular Science , July 2003 She immediately sensed my dislike. A motion detector can sense movement. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant , 3 May 2026 While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other. — Pauline J. Yao, Artforum , 2 May 2026 Verb Adaptive headlights, alloy wheels, panorama moon roof, power lift gate and trunk release, power folding exterior mirrors and rain- sensing windshield wipers are also standard. — James Raia, Mercury News , 1 May 2026 These systems could overwhelm enemy defenses or give wide-area sensing across large regions. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering , 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French sen, sens sensation, feeling, mechanism of perception, meaning, from Latin sensus , from sentire to perceive, feel; perhaps akin to Old High German sinnan to go, strive, Old English sith journey — more at send First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Time Traveler The first known use of sense was in the 14th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing sense common sense false sense of security horse sense in a / one sense in every sense of the word in no sense in the strict / strictest sense (of the word) knock some sense into someone knock some sense into someone's head make (any) sense of make no sense make sense makes little / no sense not making much sense see sense sense - datum Rhymes for sense cense dense fence hence lense mense tense thence whence antisense commonsense effulgence See All Rhymes for sense Browse Nearby Words sensatory sense sense cell See all Nearby Words Articles Related to sense Words for Dictionary Supernerds Know the language of the lexicographer Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition sense 1 of 2 noun ˈsen(t)s 1 : a meaning or one of a set of meanings a word, phrase, or story may have 2 a : the power to become aware of by means of sense organs b : a specialized function or mechanism (as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch) of the body that involves the action and effect of a stimulus on a sense organ the pain sense 3 a : a particular sensation or kind of sensation a good sense of balance b : awareness arrived at through or as if through the senses a vague sense of danger c : an awareness and appreciation of something a fine sense of humor 4 a : intelligence sense 1 b : good reason or excuse no sense in waiting sense 2 of 2 verb sensed ; sensing 1 : to become aware of through the senses 2 : to be or become conscious of sense danger 3 : to detect automatically especially in response to a physical quantity (as light or movement) Medical Definition sense 1 of 2 noun ˈsen(t)s 1 a : the faculty of perceiving by means of sense organs b : a specialized function or mechanism (as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch) by which an animal receives and responds to external or internal stimuli c : the sensory mechanisms constituting a unit distinct from other functions (as movement or thought) 2 : a particular sensation or kind or quality of sensation a good sense of balance sense 2 of 2 transitive verb sensed ; sensing : to perceive by the senses More from Merriam-Webster on sense Nglish: Translation of sense for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sense Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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