I see with more than eyes vs Sense

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

I see with more than eyes

Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Sense

Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Most common: Sense
 I see with more than eyesSense
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //aɪ siː wɪð mɔː ðən aɪz//🇺🇸 //aɪ si wɪð mɔr ðæn aɪz//🇬🇧 /["/sens/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sens/"]/
MeaningI understand things in a deeper way.One of the five ways to feel things (like sight or touch).
ExampleWhen I say I see with more than eyes, I mean I understand your feelings.It makes perfect sense that he would want to help his friend.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonBeyond 10,000 (less common)Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level-A2
Part of speechnoun
Collocationssee with no limits, see with a clear mind, see beyond the surface, see the big picture, see with intuitiongood, great, wonderful, have, sense of, complete, perfect, good, have, display, show, sense in, have more money than sense, make little sense, (not) an ounce of sense, broad, loose, wide, have, in a sense, in every sense of the word, in a very real sense, in the true sense of the word, acute, developed, good, have, lose, heighten, tell somebody, reel, swim, organ, through the senses, the five senses, the sense of hearing, the sense of sight, deep, great, keen, experience, feel, have, sense of, a false sense of security, come to, regain, take leave of
Antonyms-nonsense, incomprehension
Common mistakesConfusing with 'I see' as only visual perception., Using it in overly casual contexts., Not recognizing the metaphorical aspect.Confused with 'scent' when referring to smell., Using 'sense' as a verb when it should be a noun., Misunderstanding the plural form; 'senses' should reference multiple types.
Usage notesUsed to imply insight or perception beyond the obvious. Suitable in most contexts, but can be more poetic or philosophical.Use 'sense' to describe perception through sight, sound, taste, touch, or smell. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing feelings or awareness. Avoid using it in overly casual or slang contexts.

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Frequently asked questions: I see with more than eyes vs Sense

What's the difference between I see with more than eyes and Sense?

I see with more than eyes: I understand things in a deeper way. Sense: One of the five ways to feel things (like sight or touch).

Which is more common: I see with more than eyes and Sense?

Sense is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

I see with more than eyes: When I say I see with more than eyes, I mean I understand your feelings. Sense: It makes perfect sense that he would want to help his friend.

Can I use I see with more than eyes and Sense interchangeably?

Not always. I see with more than eyes and Sense are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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