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sense vs consciousness

consciousness vs sense

sense and consciousness both are nouns.

sense is a verb but consciousness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sense Yes No Yes No
consciousness Yes No No No
As nouns, consciousness is a hypernym of sense; that is, consciousness is a word with a broader meaning than sense:
  • sense: a general conscious awareness
  • consciousness: having knowledge of
Other hypernyms of sense include awareness, cognisance, cognizance, knowingness.
sense (noun) consciousness (noun)
the faculty through which the external world is apprehended an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
sound practical judgment having knowledge of
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) consciousness (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 consciousness

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