Synonyms for

Sensing

Verb / ˈsensɪŋ / Another word for sensing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perceive or become aware of something through the senses.

Synonyms & similar words

perception feel detection smellout sense smell detecting feeling noticing perceiving sight smelling tasting touching discerning distinguishing experiencing savoring suffering undergoing witnessing grasping apprehending comprehending realizing seeing

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceiving detecting apprehending discernment

Informal

feeling noticing picking up on getting a vibe

Literary

divining apprehension intuition

Antonyms

ignoring unaware oblivious unfeeling insensitive numb unconscious

Common collocations

  • sensing danger
  • sensing opportunity
  • sensing a change
  • sensing something
  • sensing the mood
  • sensing the atmosphere
  • sensing the truth

Word family

noun sense
verb sense
adjective sensory
adverb sensibly

Usage note

Sensing often implies an intuitive or subtle perception rather than direct observation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I am sensing that it is going to snow soon.
  2. The dog is sensing something strange in the room.
  3. The witch sensing danger brewed a protective potion.
  4. The robot sensing the heat turned off the AC.
  5. He is sensing a change in the air.

Quotes

  • I am sensing something strange in this house. I feel it too. - Insidious
  • A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings
  • I believe in intuitions and inspirations...I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am. - Albert Einstein

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