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Senses

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɛn.sɪz// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɛn.sɪz//

Meaning of Senses

The faculties by which the body perceives external stimuli.

In simple words: The ability to see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

Senses in a sentence

• Humans have five main senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
• Dogs rely heavily on their senses to detect smells.
• She has a strong sense of empathy, allowing her to connect with others emotionally.
• In the dark, your other senses become more heightened.
• The sense of taste is influenced by both smell and texture.
• He lost his sense of hearing after the loud explosion.
• Many animals have senses that are far more sensitive than humans.
• A child's sense of wonder often leads to imaginative play.

How to use Senses

Used to describe physical abilities or feelings. Appropriate in both scientific and casual contexts, but avoid in poetic or metaphorical language.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'senses' as the 'senses' of a detective - they notice everything!

Related words

Collocations with Senses

• sense of smell
• sense of touch
• sense of sight
• sense of taste
• sense of hearing

Synonyms for Senses

• perception
• feeling
• sensation
• awareness
• sensitivity

Opposites of Senses

• nonsense

Common mistakes with Senses

• Confused with 'sensation', which refers to the feeling produced by the senses.
• Omitting the plural form when referring to the five human senses.
• Using 'sense' instead of 'senses' when discussing sensory abilities collectively.

Frequently asked questions about Senses

What does Senses mean?

The ability to see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

What is the definition of Senses?

The faculties by which the body perceives external stimuli.

How do you use Senses in a sentence?

Humans have five main senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

Can you give another example of Senses?

Dogs rely heavily on their senses to detect smells.

What are synonyms for Senses?

Common alternatives include perception, feeling, sensation, awareness, sensitivity.

What is the opposite of Senses?

Opposite meanings include nonsense.

What words go with Senses?

It commonly pairs with sense of smell, sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of taste, sense of hearing.

What are common mistakes when using Senses?

Confused with 'sensation', which refers to the feeling produced by the senses. Omitting the plural form when referring to the five human senses. Using 'sense' instead of 'senses' when discussing sensory abilities collectively.

How do you pronounce Senses?

US: //ˈsɛn.sɪz//, UK: //ˈsɛn.sɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Senses?

Used to describe physical abilities or feelings. Appropriate in both scientific and casual contexts, but avoid in poetic or metaphorical language.