Simple meaning
What does Sense mean?
Sense means understanding or awareness.
Dictionary definition
A feeling or understanding that helps you notice meaning.
Example sentences
Sense in a sentence
easy
In class, we used sense to explain our answer.
medium
Good readers use sense when they compare clues in a passage.
hard
The story asks students to use sense to judge which choice is most fair.
Synonyms
Words like Sense
reasonUse for thinking based on evidence.
understandUse for clear meaning in your mind.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Sense word family
Base word
sense
noun
sense
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does sense mean in context?
Sense means sense means understanding or awareness.
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