sense (EN)

noun, verb

noun “sense”

1. the ways living beings understand the physical world, like seeing or hearing
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   After eating spicy food, her sense of taste was overwhelmed for hours.
2. (followed by "of") the ability to do or understand something well
   Her sense of direction is so good, she can navigate through any city without a map.
3. (followed by "of") a personal feeling of something being the right way of conduct
   She had a deep sense of responsibility towards her family.
4. (followed by "of") a general feeling of some type
   After moving to the quiet countryside, she felt a deep sense of peace.
5. the quality of being meaningful
   There's a lot of sense in his advice, so I always listen carefully.
6. understanding what actions are wise or practical
   Having the sense to bring an umbrella on a cloudy day saved her from getting soaked.
7. the ability to make good decisions based on what is right or reasonable
   Wearing a helmet while biking is just plain good sense for safety.
8. the specific meaning of a word among its several meanings
   The word "bank" has different senses, such as the side of a river or a financial institution.

verb “sense”

1. to feel something naturally without being told
   He sensed danger the moment he walked into the dark alley.
2. to detect something, used about machines
   The security system sensed an intruder and immediately sounded the alarm.