Sensed Synonyms, Sensed Antonyms

More words related to sense

feel in one's bones

verb. have a gut feeling

intuit

verb. perceive

sense
track

repute

verb. believe

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Word Origin & History

sense c.1400, "faculty of perception," also "meaning or interpretation" (esp. of Holy Scripture), from O.Fr. sens, from L. sensus "perception, feeling, undertaking, meaning," from sentire "perceive, feel, know," prob. a fig. use of a lit. meaning "to find one's way," from PIE base *sent- "to go" (cf. O.H.G. sinnan "to go, travel, strive after, have in mind, perceive," Ger. Sinn "sense, mind," O.E. sið "way, journey," O.Ir. set, Welsh hynt "way"). Application to any one of the external or outward senses (touch, sight, hearing, etc.) first recorded 1526."Hornkostel cites a Negro tribe that has ...a separate word for seeing, but employs a common term for hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching." [A.G. Engstrom, "Philological Quarterly," XXV, 1946]The verb meaning "to perceive by the senses" is recorded from 1598. Senses "mental faculties, sanity" is attested from 1568.

Example Sentences for sensed

In one blinding rush he sensed the strength and the faith of Allister.

On the other side of the screen of broad leaves we sensed the presence of life.

The Mercutian sensed their dilemma as they crouched on the stairs.

Had he not been intoxicated—with drink and with her—he might have sensed it.