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A sensible plan saves time.
What does Sensible mean?
making wise, practical choices.
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Showing good judgment and practical thinking.
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Wearing boots on an icy day is a sensible choice.
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The character made a sensible decision after comparing the risks and benefits.
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What does sensible mean?
Sensible means making wise, practical choices.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sensible?
Reasonable is close in meaning to sensible in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sensible?
Foolish contrasts with sensible in this context.
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MeaningSensible means making wise, practical choices.
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reasonableUse reasonable when it is close in meaning to sensible.
practicalUse practical when it is close in meaning to sensible.
wiseUse wise when it is close in meaning to sensible.
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foolishContrasts with sensible in the meaning making wise, practical choices.
impracticalContrasts with sensible in the meaning making wise, practical choices.
recklessContrasts with sensible in the meaning making wise, practical choices.
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