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sense vs horse sense

horse sense vs sense

sense and horse sense both are nouns.

sense is a verb but horse sense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sense Yes No Yes No
horse sense Yes No No No
As nouns, sense and horse sense are synonyms defined as:
  • sense and horse sense: sound practical judgment
Other synonyms of sense include common sense, good sense, gumption, mother wit.
sense (noun) horse 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) horse 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 horse sense

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