sense synonyms

sense

n.

  1. One of the powers of physical perception

    kinesthesia, function, sensation; see hearing 3, sight 1, smell 3, taste 1, touch 1, 4.

  2. Mental ability

    intellect, understanding, reason, mind, spirit, soul, brains, judgment, wit, imagination, common sense, cleverness, reasoning, intellectual ability, mental capacity, knowledge; see also thought 1.

    Antonyms dullness*, idiocy*, feeble wit.

  3. Reasonable and agreeable conduct

    reasonableness, fairmindedness, discretion; see fairness.

  4. Tact and understanding

    insight, discernment, social sense; see feeling 4, judgment 1.

in a sense

in a way, to a degree, somewhat; see somehow.

make sense

be reasonable, be logical, look all right, add up*; see appear 1, seem.

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