Definition of "sense" in English

noun

1. Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

2. Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.

   • a sense of security

3. Sound practical or moral judgment.

   • It’s common sense not to put metal objects in a microwave oven.

4. The meaning, reason, or value of something.

   • You don’t make any sense.

5. A natural appreciation or ability.

   • A keen musical sense

6. (pragmatics) The way that a referent is presented.

7. (mathematics) One of two opposite directions in which a vector (especially of motion) may point. See also polarity.

8. (mathematics) One of two opposite directions of rotation, clockwise versus anti-clockwise.

9. (biochemistry) referring to the strand of a nucleic acid that directly specifies the product.

verb

1. To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

2. To instinctively be aware.

   • She immediately sensed her disdain.

3. To comprehend.