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sensed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɛnst// UK //sˈɛnsd// sensed

v. to feel or realize something without being told. You use this when you have a gut feeling about a situation or a person's mood.

v. to perceive or become aware of something through intuition or physical sensation rather than direct evidence. Often used to describe the detection of subtle emotional shifts or environmental changes.


SIMPLE

She sensed that something was wrong as soon as she walked in.

CONTEXTUAL

The experienced hiker sensed a change in the wind and decided to find shelter before the storm arrived.

COMPLEX

Although no words were spoken, he sensed her growing frustration through the tense silence and the way she avoided eye contact during the meeting.

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Usage

Transitive; typically takes a noun phrase or a 'that' clause as its object.

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