What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
feel
Example
I feel happy when I'm with my friends. [feel: verb]
Example
She has a good feel for the market trends. [feel: noun]
Example
The room had a cozy feel to it. [feel: noun]
perceive
Example
I perceive a hint of sarcasm in his tone. [perceive: verb]
Example
Her perception of the situation was different from mine. [perception: noun]
Example
The artist's work challenges our perceptions of reality. [perceptions: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Feel is more common than perceive in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more versatile. Perceive is more formal and academic, and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between feel and perceive?
Perceive is more formal and academic than feel, and is often used in technical or scientific contexts. Feel is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
