feel

[fiːl]

feel Definition

• 1. to experience an emotion or sensation
• 2. to have a belief or opinion
• 3. to touch or perceive something through the sense of touch

Using feel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I feel happy today.

• Example

  She felt a sharp pain in her arm.

• Example

  I feel that this is the right decision.

• Example

  He feels the texture of the fabric.

feel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for feel

• sense
• perceive
• experience
• believe
• think

Antonyms for feel

• disbelieve
• distrust
• ignore

Idioms Using feel

• catch someone's feel

  to understand or empathize with someone's perspective or feelings

  Example

  I'm glad you caught my feel on this issue.

• get the feel of something

  to become familiar with something, especially through practice or experience

  Example

  It took me a while to get the feel of driving a manual car.

• have a feel for something

  to have a natural talent or ability for something

  Example

  She has a real feel for music and can play multiple instruments.

Phrases with feel

• feel for someone

  to have sympathy or understanding for someone

  Example

  I really feel for you and what you're going through.

• feel free

  to be encouraged to do something without hesitation or reservation

  Example

  Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

• feel up to something

  to feel capable or willing to do something

  Example

  I don't think I feel up to going out tonight.

Origins of feel

from Old English 'felan', meaning 'to touch or have a sensory experience'

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Summary: feel in Brief

The verb 'feel' [fiːl] refers to experiencing emotions or sensations, having beliefs or opinions, or perceiving through touch. It can be used in phrases like 'feel for someone,' expressing sympathy, or 'feel free,' encouraging action. Idioms like 'catch someone's feel' denote understanding, and 'have a feel for something' implies natural talent.