Plural of sense
regular plural
The plural of sense is senses.
Forms of sense
| Singular | sense /sɛns/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | senses /ˈsɛnsɪz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Senses in a sentence
- the various senses of the word “car” (e.g., motor car, elevator car, railcar)
- The lexical disambiguation relies on looking ahead to identify possible senses.From the entry disambiguation
- A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line.From the entry lateral
- The con man plays his victims along until he senses the moment to ask for money.From the entry play along
- In descriptive fact, word senses are established by usage.From the entry usage
Meaning of sense
- noun Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
- noun Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
- noun Sound practical or moral judgment.
Questions about the plural of sense
- What is the plural of sense?
- The plural of sense is senses.
- Is sense countable?
- Sense is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: sense (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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