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English_Learner Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Feel / sense

Probably, this question will be a very simple one for many of you but it's still confusing for me sometimes.
Can anyone tell me the difference between those two words and explain me when should I say "I feel ...." and when "I sense ..."?
Thank you.
  

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English_Learner Probably, this question will be a very simple one for many of you but it's still confusing for me sometimes. "? Thank you.

— Philip

  • English_Learner Probably, this question will be a very simple one for many of you but it's still confusing for me sometimes.
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  • Thank you.
  • Other than the obvious use of 'feel' as one of the five senses, try using this as a guide.
  • 'Feel' when you have an opinion, 'sense' when it is more guess-work: I feel he has gone too far in his actions ~ I sense that he is soon going to get into trouble.
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English_LearnerProbably, this question will be a very simple one for many of you but it's still confusing for me sometimes.
Can anyone tell me the difference between those two words and explain me when should I say "I feel ...." and when "I sense ..."?
Thank you.

Other than the obvious use of 'feel' as one of the fiv
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Thank you, Philip. That's was helpful.

Emotion: smile By the way, I have the same issue with using 'helpful' and 'useful' (when to say '
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English_LearnerThank you, Philip. That's was helpful.

Emotion: smile By the way, I have the same issue with usi
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95% of the time the correct choice is feel. Note the last examples below for the use of sense.

Feel how soft this pillow is.
This material feels very rough. I prefer silk because it feels smoother.
Feel my forehead. Do you think I have a fever?

It was dark. Judy felt (around) for the key.

How do you feel? Do you feel
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