feel Definition
- 1to experience an emotion or sensation
- 2to have a belief or opinion
- 3to touch or perceive something through the sense of touch
Using feel: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I feel happy today.
Example
She felt a sharp pain in her arm.
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I feel that this is the right decision.
Example
He feels the texture of the fabric.
feel Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for feel
- experience
- believe
- sense
- perceive
- think
Antonyms for feel
- disbelieve
- distrust
- ignore
Idioms Using feel
catch someone's feel
to understand or empathize with someone's perspective or feelings
Example
I'm glad you caught my feel on this issue.
get the feel of something
to become familiar with something, especially through practice or experience
Example
It took me a while to get the feel of driving a manual car.
have a feel for something
to have a natural talent or ability for something
Example
She has a real feel for music and can play multiple instruments.
Phrases with feel
feel for someone
to have sympathy or understanding for someone
Example
I really feel for you and what you're going through.
feel free
to be encouraged to do something without hesitation or reservation
Example
Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.
feel up to something
to feel capable or willing to do something
Example
I don't think I feel up to going out tonight.
Origins of feel
from Old English 'felan', meaning 'to touch or have a sensory experience'
Summary: feel in Brief
The verb 'feel' [fiหl] refers to experiencing emotions or sensations, having beliefs or opinions, or perceiving through touch. It can be used in phrases like 'feel for someone,' expressing sympathy, or 'feel free,' encouraging action. Idioms like 'catch someone's feel' denote understanding, and 'have a feel for something' implies natural talent.
