sense


sense (http://definr.com/sense)

     n 1: a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a
          sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of
          self"
     2: the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word
        or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the
        dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best
        sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked
        to the signified" [syn: signified]
     3: the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
        [syn: sensation, sentience, sentiency, {sensory
        faculty}]
     4: sound practical judgment; "I can't see the sense in doing it
        now"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green
        apples"; "fortunately shw had the sense to run away" [syn:
         common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense,
        mother wit]
     5: a natural appreciation or ability; "a keen musical sense";
        "a good sense of timing"
     v : perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin
         or muscles; "He felt the wind"; "She felt an object
         brushing her arm"; "He felt his flesh crawl"; "She felt
         the heat when she got out of the car" [syn: feel]