sense

US /sɛns/

UK /sens/

A1

noun

  • Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • Normal or clear state of mind
  • Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text

verb

  • To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
  • To recognize the presence of something

Examples

No one in their right senses would give him the job!

Common sense tells me I should get more sleep.