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common sense — basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmən sɛns/

Example Sentences

  • My friend asked if he should bring an umbrella when it's raining - where's his common sense?
  • Common sense dictates that you shouldn't touch a hot stove.
  • She has no common sense - she tried to dry her phone in the microwave!

common sense

NOUN

[/ˈkɑːmən sɛns/]

basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way

basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way
💡 Concept

basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way

Use common sense as your defense before paying the expense!
🎵 Rhyme

Use common sense as your defense before paying the expense!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmən sɛns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒmən sens/

🌳Etymology

Rootcommon

🎵Rhyme

defenseexpenseintense
defense
expense
intense

🔗Collocations

use common sense
lack common sense
basic common sense
common sense approach
common sense tells us
pure common sense

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My friend asked if he should bring an umbrella when it's raining - where's his common sense?”

“Common sense dictates that you shouldn't touch a hot stove.”

😄 Fun example

“She has no common sense - she tried to dry her phone in the microwave!”

“It's common sense to save money for emergencies.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

good judgmentpractical wisdomsound judgmentrationalityprudence

Antonyms

foolishnessstupidityirrationality

Related

wisdomintelligencelogicreasonpracticality

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