sense vs meaning

meaning vs sense

sense and meaning both are nouns.

sense is not an adjective while meaning is an adjective.

sense is a verb but meaning is not a verb.

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

As nouns, meaning is a hypernym of sense; that is, meaning is a word with a broader meaning than sense:

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

Other hypernyms of sense include import, significance, signification.

sense (noun)	meaning (noun)
the faculty through which the external world is apprehended	the idea that is intended
sound practical judgment	the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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 (adjective)	meaning (adjective)
	rich in significance or implication

sense (verb)	meaning (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 meaning

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