Feel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fiːl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Feel is a verb meaning (heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.
Meaning
(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.
More Meanings
- (heading) To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.
- (transitive) To be or become aware of.
- (transitive) To experience the consequences of.
- (copulative) To seem (through touch or otherwise).
- (transitive, US, slang) To understand.
- A perception experienced mainly or solely through the sense of touch.
- (archaic) The sense of touch.
Example Sentences
Feel my wrath!
Bark has a rough feel.
I don't want you back here, ya feel me?
It looks like wood, but it feels more like plastic.
Word Forms
- feels
- feeling
- feelest
- feeleth
Synonyms for feel
Depending on context, synonyms include grope, handle, touch, spirit, look, experience.
Antonyms for feel
Common opposites include misfeel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sense, spirit, experience, look, flavor, tone.
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