definition of
sense

[1] #1 sense n. a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self". wn

[2] #2 sense v. [feel] perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; "He felt the wind"; "She felt an object brushing her arm"; "He felt his flesh crawl"; "She felt the heat when she got out of the car". wn

[3] #3 sense n. [signified] the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified". wn

[4] #4 sense n. [sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty] the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; "in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing". wn

[5] #5 sense n. [common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit] sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away". wn