What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
feel
Example
I feel happy today. [feel: verb]
Example
I have a feeling that we're going to win. [feeling: noun]
Example
The fabric feels soft to the touch. [feels: verb]
sense
Example
I can sense that something is wrong. [sense: verb]
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I have a sense of foreboding about this. [sense: noun]
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The word has multiple senses depending on the context. [senses: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Feel is more commonly used than sense in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more versatile. Sense is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between feel and sense?
Sense is generally considered more formal and academic than feel, which is more casual and informal in tone.
