common sense

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common sense

A person uses common sense to bring an umbrella on a cloudy day.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sound practical judgment: "Common sense" refers to the basic level of practical intelligence and good judgment that is expected from most people, allowing them to deal with everyday situations in a reasonable and safe way. It is based on experience and shared understanding rather than specialized knowledge.
Usage
  • "Common sense" is an uncountable noun. It is used to describe a general, practical understanding.
  • It is often used with verbs like , , , , or .
  • It is frequently modified by adjectives like , , or .
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "a matter of common sense": something that should be obvious to any reasonable person.
    • Wearing a seatbelt is a matter of common sense.
  • "common-sense approach/solution": a practical and straightforward way of dealing with something.
    • We need a common-sense approach to solving this problem.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common-sense (adjective): Showing or based on sound practical judgment.
    • She offered a common-sense solution to the issue.
  • Sense (noun): The general meaning here is practical understanding or judgment.
    • He had the sense to apologize.
Synonyms
  • Practicality: The quality of being sensible and based on real situations.
  • Good judgment: The ability to make sensible decisions.
  • Prudence: The quality of being cautious and avoiding unnecessary risk.
  • Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Antonyms
  • Foolishness: Lack of good sense or judgment.
  • Irrationality: Not being based on logical reason or clear thinking.
  • Nonsense: Ideas or statements that are ridiculous or not sensible.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "See sense" / "Come to one's senses": To start thinking or behaving reasonably.
    • I hope he comes to his senses and accepts the offer.
  • "Knock some sense into someone": To make someone think or behave more reasonably, sometimes through forceful argument.
    • Someone needs to knock some sense into him before he makes a huge mistake.
  • "It stands to reason": Used to say that something is obvious or logical based on common sense.
    • It stands to reason that if you work harder, you'll see better results.
common sense

A person uses common sense to bring an umbrella on a cloudy day.

Noun
  1. sound practical judgment
    • Common sense is not so common
    • he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
    • fortunately she had the good sense to run away

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