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common sensebasic 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/

Korean meaning: 상식, 양식; 일상생활에서 합리적으로 판단할 수 있는 기본적인 지식과 분별력

Korean pronunciation: **커**먼 센스

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

common sense concept
💡 Concept

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

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common sense rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Use common sense as your defense before paying the expense!

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootcommon

Origin

라틴어 'sensus communis'에서 유래되었으며, 모든 사람이 공통적으로 가져야 할 감각이나 판단력을 의미했습니다. 18세기 스코틀랜드 철학자들이 현재의 의미로 발전시켰어요.

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🎵Rhyme

defenseexpenseintense
defense
expense
intense

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

good judgmentpractical wisdomsound judgmentrationalityprudence

Antonyms

foolishnessstupidityirrationality

Related

wisdomintelligencelogicreasonpracticality