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]