feel

1 of 2

verb

ˈfēl

felt ˈfelt How to pronounce feel (audio)

; feeling

transitive verb

: to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality

She felt the fabric to see if it was wool.

: to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)

He felt a sudden pain in his leg.

: to undergo passive experience of

continually felt the resentment of his competitors

: to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by

felt the insult deeply

: to ascertain by cautious trial

—usually used with out

feeling out the sentiments of their neighbors on the subject of school improvements

: to be aware of by instinct or inference

feel trouble brewing

: believe, think

say what you really feel

US slang : to understand (someone) : to know how (someone) feels

Yeah, I feel you on that. I fall asleep every time I'm in the car as well.—

Scott Sugarman

When you buckle your chinstrap up, it's with a purpose, dog! Do you feel me?—

Eric Berry

intransitive verb

: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation

lost the ability to feel in his fingertips

: to search for something by using the sense of touch

She felt in her purse for her keys.

: to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition

I feel sick.

: to have a marked sentiment or opinion

feels strongly about it

: seem

it feels like spring today

: to have sympathy or pity

I feel for you

feel

2 of 2

noun

: sensation, feeling

: the sense of touch

: the quality of a thing as imparted through or as if through touch

: typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere

also : an awareness of such a quality or atmosphere

: intuitive knowledge or ability

Example Sentences

Verb He felt a sudden pain in his leg. I could feel the warmth of the sun. I felt someone tap my shoulder. Do you feel a draft? She felt the fabric to see if it was wool. Your ribs are bruised, but I don't feel any broken bones. Noun the feel of old leather Although the table is brand-new, it has the look and feel of an antique. He liked the feel of the sun on his face. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Plushies, figures, and apparel feel more substantial! —

Goldie Chan, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 But these entreaties feel like moves in a sick game whose ends are clear only to Hamm. —

Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023 In contrast, only 15 percent of Democrats and leaners feel that way. —

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 6 Feb. 2023 But some older activists feel that more can be achieved by working quietly in the corridors of power to give settlers more long-term control over the West Bank, enabling more building in the future. —

Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2023 Defensemen feel free to roll below the circles to make plays. —

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Feb. 2023 As the skin warms, a person may feel pain or tingling. —

Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023 Under this scenario, companies feel compelled to keep boosting wages to attract and keep workers. —

Arkansas Online, 4 Feb. 2023 Sure, there are plenty of anti-theft bags, RFID-blocking wallets, high-tech gadgets that keep your essentials away from prying eyes, but most travelers feel safest when their stuff is on their person. —

Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2023

Noun

Daviess County survived Evansville Day in a 65-60 win that had a seat-squirming feel in a Kentucky boys basketball matchup. —

Indy Star Ai Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Feb. 2023 The mid-century styling and LA views also have a distinctly Houseplant feel. —

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 This Frank Sinatra and Count Basie standard has a swing feel that's pure magic. —

Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023 The brand's Oflex fabric is a soft, stretchy blend of nylon and spandex that has a cotton-like feel and a matte finish. —

Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023 This material has a tacky feel that makes the ball easier to grip, especially when wet. —

Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 Gooding & Company’s upcoming Amelia Island auction will have a distinct Italian feel. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2023 The gunman’s home, however, lacked any adornment when a reporter visited Monday, and his area of the park had a shabbier feel. —

Mark Berman, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2023 And, despite having two straps, the dress has an asymmetrical feel with the little bow detail on the right shoulder, giving it a touch of style and flair. —

Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

feel

1 of 2 verb

ˈfēl

felt ˈfelt How to pronounce feel (audio)

; feeling

: to sense through direct contact

especially : touch entry 1 sense 1

: to examine or test by touching : handle

: experience entry 2

: to suffer from

: to discover by trying carefully

—often used with out

: to be aware of

feel trouble brewing

: to be conscious of a physical or mental state

feel happy

feel sick

: believe sense 5, think

: to search for something with the fingers

: to seem especially to the touch

feels rough

: to have sympathy or pity

I feel for you

feel

2 of 2 noun

: the sense of touch

: sensation sense 1c, feeling

: the quality of a thing as indicated through touch

: intuitive knowledge or ability

a feel for languages

Medical Definition

feel

1 of 2 verb

ˈfē(ə)l

felt ˈfelt How to pronounce feel (audio)

; feeling

transitive verb

: to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality

felt the compress to see if it was wet

: to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)

intransitive verb

: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation

: to search for something by using the sense of touch

feel

2 of 2 noun

: the perception of physical sensations

especially : the sense of touch

: sensation, feeling

单词	feel like
释义	feel 1 of 2 verb ˈfēl felt ˈfelt ; feeling transitive verb 1 a : to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality She felt the fabric to see if it was wool. b : to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles) He felt a sudden pain in his leg. 2 a : to undergo passive experience of continually felt the resentment of his competitors b : to have one's sensibilities markedly affected by felt the insult deeply 3 : to ascertain by cautious trial —usually used with out feeling out the sentiments of their neighbors on the subject of school improvements 4 a : to be aware of by instinct or inference feel trouble brewing b : believe, think say what you really feel 5 US slang : to understand (someone) : to know how (someone) feels Yeah, I feel you on that. I fall asleep every time I'm in the car as well.—Scott Sugarman When you buckle your chinstrap up, it's with a purpose, dog! Do you feel me?—Eric Berry intransitive verb 1 a : to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation lost the ability to feel in his fingertips b : to search for something by using the sense of touch She felt in her purse for her keys. 2 a : to be conscious of an inward impression, state of mind, or physical condition I feel sick. b : to have a marked sentiment or opinion feels strongly about it 3 : seem it feels like spring today 4 : to have sympathy or pity I feel for you feel 2 of 2 noun 1 : sensation, feeling 2 : the sense of touch 3 a : the quality of a thing as imparted through or as if through touch b : typical or peculiar quality or atmosphere also : an awareness of such a quality or atmosphere 4 : intuitive knowledge or ability Phrases feel like : to have an inclination for feel like a walk? Synonyms Verb perceive scent see sense smell taste Noun feeling sensation sense See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He felt a sudden pain in his leg. I could feel the warmth of the sun. I felt someone tap my shoulder. Do you feel a draft? She felt the fabric to see if it was wool. Your ribs are bruised, but I don't feel any broken bones. Noun the feel of old leather Although the table is brand-new, it has the look and feel of an antique. He liked the feel of the sun on his face. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Plushies, figures, and apparel feel more substantial! —Goldie Chan, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 But these entreaties feel like moves in a sick game whose ends are clear only to Hamm. —Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023 In contrast, only 15 percent of Democrats and leaners feel that way. —Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 6 Feb. 2023 But some older activists feel that more can be achieved by working quietly in the corridors of power to give settlers more long-term control over the West Bank, enabling more building in the future. —Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2023 Defensemen feel free to roll below the circles to make plays. —Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Feb. 2023 As the skin warms, a person may feel pain or tingling. —Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023 Under this scenario, companies feel compelled to keep boosting wages to attract and keep workers. —Arkansas Online, 4 Feb. 2023 Sure, there are plenty of anti-theft bags, RFID-blocking wallets, high-tech gadgets that keep your essentials away from prying eyes, but most travelers feel safest when their stuff is on their person. —Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2023 Noun Daviess County survived Evansville Day in a 65-60 win that had a seat-squirming feel in a Kentucky boys basketball matchup. —Indy Star Ai Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Feb. 2023 The mid-century styling and LA views also have a distinctly Houseplant feel. —Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 This Frank Sinatra and Count Basie standard has a swing feel that's pure magic. —Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023 The brand's Oflex fabric is a soft, stretchy blend of nylon and spandex that has a cotton-like feel and a matte finish. —Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023 This material has a tacky feel that makes the ball easier to grip, especially when wet. —Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 Gooding & Company’s upcoming Amelia Island auction will have a distinct Italian feel. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2023 The gunman’s home, however, lacked any adornment when a reporter visited Monday, and his area of the park had a shabbier feel. —Mark Berman, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2023 And, despite having two straps, the dress has an asymmetrical feel with the little bow detail on the right shoulder, giving it a touch of style and flair. —Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English felen, from Old English fēlan; akin to Old High German fuolen to feel, Latin palpare to caress First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing feel cop a feel check/take/feel someone's pulse feel/look like something the cat brought/dragged/drug in feel bad feel compelled feel free feel for feel like feel like oneself feel lousy feel-good feel left out feel no pain feel one's age feel one's best feel one's ears burning feel one's way feel out feel someone's pain feel sick feel sorry for oneself feel strongly feel the heat/cold feel the need know/feel in one's bones look/feel like a million dollars/bucks make someone feel (right) at home feel the pinch feel up feel cruddy by feel feel crummy feel constrained feel one's oats See More cop a feel check/take/feel someone's pulse feel/look like something the cat brought/dragged/drug in feel bad feel compelled feel free feel for feel like feel like oneself feel lousy feel-good feel left out feel no pain feel one's age feel one's best feel one's ears burning feel one's way feel out feel someone's pain feel sick feel sorry for oneself feel strongly feel the heat/cold feel the need know/feel in one's bones look/feel like a million dollars/bucks make someone feel (right) at home feel the pinch feel up feel cruddy by feel feel crummy feel constrained feel one's oats See More Kids Definition feel 1 of 2 verb ˈfēl felt ˈfelt ; feeling 1 a : to sense through direct contact especially : touch entry 1 sense 1 b : to examine or test by touching : handle 2 a : experience entry 2 b : to suffer from 3 : to discover by trying carefully —often used with out 4 a : to be aware of feel trouble brewing b : to be conscious of a physical or mental state feel happy feel sick c : believe sense 5, think 5 : to search for something with the fingers 6 : to seem especially to the touch feels rough 7 : to have sympathy or pity I feel for you feel 2 of 2 noun 1 : the sense of touch 2 : sensation sense 1c, feeling 3 : the quality of a thing as indicated through touch 4 : intuitive knowledge or ability a feel for languages Medical Definition feel 1 of 2 verb ˈfē(ə)l felt ˈfelt ; feeling transitive verb 1 : to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality felt the compress to see if it was wet 2 : to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles) intransitive verb 1 : to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation 2 : to search for something by using the sense of touch feel 2 of 2 noun 1 : the perception of physical sensations especially : the sense of touch 2 : sensation, feeling feel like phrase as in like to wish to have This song makes me feel like dancing! Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance like want enjoy love fancy welcome relish revel (in) care (for) delight (in) wish (for) crave groove (on) desire die (for) adore hanker (for or after) yearn (for) dig covet
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feel

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