noun
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
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- early detection can often lead to a cure
noun
becoming aware of something via the senses
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verb
perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
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- 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
verb
detect some circumstance or entity automatically
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- This robot can sense the presence of people in the room
- particle detectors sense ionization
verb
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
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- I sense his hostility
- I smell trouble
- smell out corruption
verb
comprehend
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- I sensed the real meaning of his letter