observe vs sense

sense vs observe

observe is not a noun while sense is a noun.

observe and sense both are verbs.

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

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

observe: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
sense: detect some circumstance or entity automatically

Other hyponyms of observe include catch out, find out, instantiate, trace, see.

observe (noun)	sense (noun)
	the faculty through which the external world is apprehended
	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

observe (verb)	sense (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	discern
make mention of	become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
watch attentively	perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
observe with care or pay close attention to	detect some circumstance or entity automatically
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
follow with the eyes or the mind
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to

Difference between observe and sense

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