sensation; feeling; to feel; to sense
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
sensation; perception; sense impression
Refers to the most basic psychological process arising from the stimulation of sensory organs (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). It is the foundation of more complex perceptions.
This fabric has a nice feel to the touch.
After the surgery, he lost sensation in his left leg.
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Tasting spiciness is a very strong sensation.
verb
to feel (a physical sensation); to sense
Used for experiencing physical sensations like cold, heat, pain, or touch.
After a bout of autumn rain, it feels a bit cold.
I feel some numbness in my fingers.
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Can't you feel the ground shaking?
verb
to feel (an emotion or impression); to think; to sense
Used for expressing subjective emotional states, opinions, or intuitions.
He feels that work is going smoothly.
I feel he is a trustworthy person.
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She is feeling increasingly lonely.
I have a feeling we've met before.