feel
feel
fi:l
fil
British pronunciation
/fiːl/

Definition & Meaning of "feel"in English

to feel
01

to experience a particular emotion

Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
to feel definition and meaning
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After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours.
His kindness and support made her feel loved and valued.
1.1

to give one a certain impression or sensation

Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
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Something about his story feels off, but I ca n't quite put my finger on it.
The wait at the doctor's office felt endless, even though it was only a few minutes.
1.2

to experience the results or effects that a particular thing has

Transitive: to feel results or effects of something
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Can you feel the excitement building up for the upcoming event?
He was feeling the pressure to finish the project on time.
02

to be aware of something or someone through touching or being touched

Transitive: to feel sth
to feel definition and meaning
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I ca n't feel my toes because they're numb from the cold.
She felt a dull ache in her back after sitting at her desk all day.
2.1

to examine or search for a particular thing by touching with one's hands, feet, etc.

Transitive: to feel sth
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Can you feel the scratch on the surface of the table?
She felt the pulse in his wrist to check his heart rate.
2.2

to have a specific physical feature or quality that is noticeable when touching

Linking Verb: to feel [adj]
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The blanket feels soft and cozy.
The glass feels cold.
03

to hold a particular opinion or attitude or have a feeling that something might be the case without a justifiable reason

Transitive: to feel that
Intransitive: to feel in a specific manner
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How do you feel about the current state of the economy?
I did n't know you felt so strongly about that issue.
Feel
01

an intuitive awareness

02

a characteristic detected through the sense of touch

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The soft feel of the cashmere sweater made it her favorite.
The rough feel of the sandpaper was perfect for the woodworking project.
03

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

04

manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure

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