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common sense
noun
: the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions
Full Definition of COMMON SENSE
: sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts
— com·mon·sense \ˈkä-mən-ˈsen(t)s\ adjective
— com·mon·sen·si·ble \-ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective
— com·mon·sen·si·cal \-ˈsen(t)-si-kəl\ adjective
— com·mon·sen·si·cal·ly \-si-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of COMMON SENSE
1726
Related to COMMON SENSE
- Synonyms
- discreetness, discretion, gumption [chiefly dialect], horse sense, levelheadedness, nous [chiefly British], policy, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, wit
- Antonyms
- imprudence, indiscretion
Synonym Discussion of COMMON SENSE
sense, common sense, judgment, wisdom mean ability to reach intelligent conclusions. sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence <a choice showing good sense>. common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge <common sense tells me it's wrong>. judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity <they relied on her judgment for guidance>. wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average <a leader of rare wisdom>.
Rhymes with COMMON SENSE
COMMONSENSIBLE Defined for Kids
common sense
noun
Definition of COMMON SENSE for Kids
: ordinary good sense and judgment
— com·mon·sense \ˈkä-mən-ˈsens\ adjective <a commonsense approach>
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