noun

sense

sense, meaning, judgment, feeling

Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

He has a good sense of humor.

He has a good sense of humour.

That doesn't make any sense.

That doesn't make any sense.

a sense of ((sth.)) a feeling about (sth.) She has a great sense of style.

make sense to be logical or understandable This plan doesn't make any sense.

Synonyms: feeling, perception, meaning, judgment; Antonyms: nonsense

From Latin 'sensus' meaning 'perception, feeling, meaning'.

Think of the 'five senses' (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) to remember the primary meaning.

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