feel (EN)

verb, noun

verb “feel”

1. to sense something via the sense of touch or the skin
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   She felt the soft fur of the kitten as it snuggled in her arms.
2. to grope or search for something without visual guidance
   Blindfolded, she felt around the room for her lost earring.
3. to experience a particular emotion towards something
   She felt immense joy when she saw her friend return safely.
4. to hold a particular opinion or belief about something
   She feels the project will be successful if everyone cooperates.
5. to undergo an emotional state
   She felt happy when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized for her.
6. to empathize or share someone else's feelings
   When she heard about his job loss, she immediately felt for him, knowing how hard he had worked.
7. to become conscious of something
   She felt the fabric between her fingers, noticing its smooth texture.
8. to experience the consequences of, e.g. wrath
   After the prank he played on his sister, he felt her wrath when she hid his favorite shoes.
9. to give the impression of a certain texture or quality when touched
   The fabric looked rough, but when I touched it, it felt surprisingly soft.

noun “feel”

1. the sensation given by an object or material when touched
   The silk scarf had a smooth and delicate feel against her skin.
2. a vague mental impression
   After playing the piano for a few weeks, she finally got the feel of the keys under her fingers.
3. a light and often casual touching or stroking
   During the movie, his hand brushed against mine, giving a gentle feel that sent butterflies through my stomach.
4. a basic or tentative understanding of something
   After practicing for a week, she finally had a feel for playing the guitar.
5. a natural talent or aptitude for something
   He has a real feel for languages, picking up new ones with remarkable ease.