sense

/sɛns/

nounverbsense

Think: "I can SENSE it"—the word ends with "-se" even though you hear the /s/ sound at the end.

Yes, it's sense. Don’t add a second "c"—it’s s-e-n-s-e (one c: none).

Definitions

  1. nounAny of the abilities of the body that let you notice things (such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch).
  2. nounA feeling or awareness about something; an impression.
  3. nounGood judgment or practical understanding.
  4. verbTo notice or become aware of something (often without being told directly).

Examples

  • “Dogs have a strong sense of smell.”
  • “I had a sense that something was wrong.”
  • “Please use common sense when you cross the street.”

Synonyms

meaningawarenessfeelingperceptionjudgment

Antonyms

nonsense

Translations

ES sentidoPT sentidoFR sens

Common misspellings

sencesensscensesenceesenessence sensse

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