feel

B1 · Intermediate

v. to have a particular opinion or belief about something.

v. to hold a particular belief, often based on intuition or emotion rather than objective fact. Frequently takes a 'that' clause.

日本語:思う※

“I feel that we should wait for more information before deciding.”

“Many residents feel that the new housing development will negatively impact the character of the historic village center.”

C1 · Advanced Informal · American English · Slang

v. to understand or agree with what someone is saying.

v. to empathize with or fully comprehend a person's perspective or situation.

“I totally feel you; that situation sounds really difficult.”

“I feel what you're saying about the lack of transparency, but I'm not sure we have the power to change the policy right now.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the way something feels when you touch it.

n. the tactile quality or texture of a material; the physical sensation produced by contact.

“The fabric has a smooth, silky feel against the skin.”

“The interior designer selected a matte paint to give the walls a more sophisticated, velvety feel under the gallery lighting.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the general mood or character of a place or situation.

n. the general atmosphere, character, or impression conveyed by an environment or creative work.

“The small café has a very friendly, local feel.”

“The director managed to capture the authentic feel of 1920s London through meticulous attention to costume and set design.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a natural ability to do something well or understand it.

n. an intuitive understanding or natural aptitude for a particular activity or subject. Usually follows the preposition 'for'.

“She has a real feel for languages and learned Spanish in months.”

“After years of practice, the mechanic developed a feel for the engine, often identifying faults simply by listening to the vibrations.”