Word
sensed
US/ˈsɛnst/
UK/sˈɛnsd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She sensed that something was wrong as soon as she walked in.”
“The experienced hiker sensed a change in the wind and decided to find shelter before the storm arrived.”
“Although no words were spoken, he sensed her growing frustration through the tense silence and the way she avoided eye contact during the meeting.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Transitive; typically takes a noun phrase or a 'that' clause as its object.
Real-World Examples
“But on a typically damp and cold January day at Silverstone, he already sensed that something special might be on the cards.” “The bar owner sensed something strange about them, though he couldn’t say what.” Scan code
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