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sense vs common sense

common sense vs sense

sense and common sense both are nouns.

sense is a verb but common sense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sense Yes No Yes No
common sense Yes No No No
As nouns, sense and common sense are synonyms defined as:
  • sense and common sense: sound practical judgment
Other synonyms of sense include good sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit.
sense (noun) common sense (noun)
the faculty through which the external world is apprehended sound practical judgment
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
sense (verb) common 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 sense and common sense

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