meaning vs sense

sense vs meaning

meaning and sense both are nouns.

meaning is an adjective but sense is not an adjective.

meaning is not a verb while sense is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
meaning	Yes	Yes	No	No
sense	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sense is a hyponym of meaning; that is, sense is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than meaning:

meaning: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
sense: the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

Other hyponyms of meaning include lexical meaning, grammatical meaning, symbolisation, symbolization, signified, connotation, intension, referent, burden, core, effect, essence, gist, intent, purport, spirit, lesson, moral, nicety, nuance, refinement, shade, subtlety, overtone, point.

meaning (noun)	sense (noun)
the idea that is intended	the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
the message that is intended or expressed or signified	sound practical judgment
	a general conscious awareness
	a natural appreciation or ability
	the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

meaning (adjective)	sense (adjective)
rich in significance or implication

meaning (verb)	sense (verb)
	discern
	become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
	perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
	detect some circumstance or entity automatically

Difference between meaning and sense

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