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{ "term": "feel", "partOfSpeech": "verblinking verblinking verblinking verb", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "verbForms": { "presentSimple": { "iYouWeThey": "feel", "heSheIt": "feels" }, "pastSimple": "felt", "pastParticiple": "felt", "ingForm": "feeling" }, "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to experience a particular feeling or emotion", "sensetop": "+ adj.+ adv./prep.feel somethingfeel like somethingfeel as if/though…feel + noun", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The bus ride made me **feel sick**.", "contextForm": "+ adj." }, { "text": "Are you **feeling comfortable**?" }, { "text": "She sounded more confident than she felt." }, { "text": "I was **feeling guilty**." }, { "text": "You'll **feel better** after a good night's sleep." }, { "text": "I **feel sorry** for him." }, { "text": "I **feel bad** about leaving you like this." }, { "text": "She felt betrayed." }, { "text": "How are you feeling today?", "contextForm": "+ adv./prep." }, { "text": "I know exactly how you feel *(= I feel sympathy for you)*." }, { "text": "We all **felt the same way**." }, { "text": "Luckily I was feeling in a good mood." }, { "text": "I **felt the need** to explain.", "contextForm": "feel something" }, { "text": "I felt a sense of relief." }, { "text": "I felt like a complete idiot.", "contextForm": "feel like something" }, { "text": "She made me feel like a child by doing everything for me." }, { "text": "I feel as if nobody cares.", "contextForm": "feel as if/though…" }, { "text": "She felt as though she was going to cry." }, { "text": "to **feel an idiot/a fool**", "contextForm": "feel + noun" }, { "text": "I feel great this morning." }, { "text": "Mum! I feel sick." }, { "text": "The heat made him feel faint." }, { "text": "He sounded happy, but I don't think he felt it." }, { "text": "I really felt bad about what I had done." }, { "text": "She felt uncomfortable about asking him for help." }, { "text": "I suddenly felt inspired." }, { "text": "He'd never felt really content in his job." }, { "text": "I just want her to feel safe." }, { "text": "How do you feel: happy, relieved, surprised?" }, { "text": "It made me feel so proud to see him standing up there." }, { "text": "Do you feel tired all the time?" }, { "text": "I've never felt this way before." }, { "text": "I feel a lot of sympathy for them." }, { "text": "She didn't feel the pain so much as the shock." }, { "text": "He seemed to feel no remorse at all." }, { "text": "He feels a strong connection with her." }, { "text": "He felt shame at not having helped her." }, { "text": "She felt nothing when she saw him." }, { "text": "Are you disappointed? I feel that way too." }, { "text": "I feel like such a failure." }, { "text": "They felt like outsiders." }, { "text": "I don't like feeling like a tourist when I travel." }, { "text": "I feel like I'm going to be sick." }, { "text": "We never felt like we were rich." }, { "text": "I always felt as though I had to try harder than other people." }, { "text": "They feel as if nobody listens to them." }, { "text": "I feel as if I've eaten too many sweets." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"], "collocations": { "adverb": ["deeply", "strongly", "really"], "preposition": ["about", "for"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to notice or be aware of something because it is touching you or having a physical effect on you", "sensetop": "feel somethingfeel somebody/something/yourself doing somethingfeel somebody/something/yourself do something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I could feel the warm sun on my back.", "contextForm": "feel something" }, { "text": "She **felt** a sharp **pain** in her hand." }, { "text": "She could not feel her legs." }, { "text": "I can’t feel his pulse." }, { "text": "He felt a hand on his shoulder." }, { "text": "You may **feel** a slight **pressure** in your chest." }, { "text": "He felt a hand touching his shoulder.", "contextForm": "feel somebody/something/yourself doing something" }, { "text": "She could feel herself blushing." }, { "text": "He felt the sweat running down his face." }, { "text": "I felt something crawl up my arm.", "contextForm": "feel somebody/something/yourself do something" }, { "text": "We felt the ground give way under our feet." }, { "text": "As soon as you get off the plane you feel the heat." }, { "text": "They felt an impact as the bomb hit." }, { "text": "I felt tears welling up in my eyes." }, { "text": "He could feel his heart pounding." }, { "text": "I felt him trembling." }, { "text": "I could feel myself getting faint." }, { "text": "I felt the handle wobble when I picked it up." }, { "text": "He felt his knee give way." }, { "text": "I felt something fall out of my pocket." }, { "text": "I felt her relax in my arms." }, { "text": "She felt a tear trickle down her cheek." }, { "text": "He felt himself blush." } ], "synonyms": "sense" }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "to become aware of something even though you cannot see it, hear it, etc.", "sensetop": "feel something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Can you feel the tension in this room?" }, { "text": "They all **feel pressure** from managers to make a sale." }, { "text": "I definitely felt the importance of the occasion." }, { "text": "I felt their disapproval." }, { "text": "We all feel the urgency of the problem." }, { "text": "You can feel the chemistry between them from the opening scene." }, { "text": "I immediately felt the difference after he'd gone." }, { "text": "Women often feel society's expectation that they should be caring and nurturing." }, { "text": "The tension between the film-maker and the subject is clearly felt in the documentary." } ], "synonyms": "sense" }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "to give you a particular feeling or impression", "sensetop": "+ adj.it feels + adj. to do somethingfeel like somethingit feels like somethingfeel as if/though…it feels as if/though…", "labels": "North American EnglishBritish English", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "This situation doesn't **feel right**.", "contextForm": "+ adj." }, { "text": "You need to go somewhere that **feels safe**." }, { "text": "My mouth felt completely dry." }, { "text": "It felt strange to be back in my old school.", "contextForm": "it feels + adj. to do something" }, { "text": "The place still feels like a small fishing village.", "contextForm": "feel like something" }, { "text": "The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours.", "contextForm": "it feels like something" }, { "text": "I've lived here for years, but it still doesn't **feel like home**." }, { "text": "It **feels like rain** *(= seems likely to rain)*." }, { "text": "It's three degrees right now, but with the wind chill factor it feels like minus 12." }, { "text": "How does it feel to be alone all day?" }, { "text": "Her head felt as if it would burst.", "contextForm": "feel as if/though…" }, { "text": "It felt as though he had run a marathon.", "contextForm": "it feels as if/though…" }, { "text": "My eyes feel sore." }, { "text": "My stomach feels bloated." }, { "text": "The house feels warm and cosy." }, { "text": "The end result feels totally different." }, { "text": "I enjoy it so much, it doesn't feel like work." }, { "text": "The whole thing felt like a dream." }, { "text": "It feels great to be home." }, { "text": "It feels intrusive to go into someone's bedroom when they're not there." }, { "text": "Does it feel weird to think he's not coming back?" }, { "text": "The house feels as if something is missing." }, { "text": "The paintings feel as if they've been done with great emotion." }, { "text": "It feels as if something exciting is going to happen." }, { "text": "My legs feel as though they've been beaten with sticks." }, { "text": "It feels as though someone is lurking in the shadows." }, { "text": "It sometimes feels like I'm not welcome here." }, { "text": "The plan definitely felt like it was going to work." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "to have a particular physical quality that you become aware of by touching", "sensetop": "+ adj.feel like something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The water feels warm.", "contextForm": "+ adj." }, { "text": "Its skin feels really smooth." }, { "text": "This wallet feels like leather.", "contextForm": "feel like something" }, { "text": "Your hands feel like ice." }, { "text": "The room felt cold." }, { "text": "The dress felt really silky." }, { "text": "It made my hair smell fresh and feel soft." }, { "text": "The sand under my feet felt cool and velvety." }, { "text": "This bed feels too hard." }, { "text": "The breeze felt wonderful on my cheek." }, { "text": "The leaves are so rough, they feel like sandpaper." }, { "text": "Her skin felt like velvet." }, { "text": "What is it? It feels like jelly." }, { "text": "It feels exactly like real sheepskin." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "to deliberately move your fingers over something in order to find out what it is like", "sensetop": "feel somethingfeel how, what, etc…", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Can you feel the bump on my head?", "contextForm": "feel something" }, { "text": "Try to tell what this is just by feeling it." }, { "text": "People like to touch and feel the fabric before they buy." }, { "text": "Feel how rough this is.", "contextForm": "feel how, what, etc…" }, { "text": "Tangible assets are things that you can touch and feel." }, { "text": "You get the chance to see, smell and feel the products." }, { "text": "The doctor felt his abdomen." }, { "text": "I gently felt the cut on his knee." }, { "text": "Feel how soft my hair is." }, { "text": "Can you feel how itchy this sweater is?" }, { "text": "Can you feel what this is?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "to think or believe that something is the case; to have a particular opinion or attitude", "sensetop": "feel (that)…+ adv./prep.feel it + nounfeel it to be + nounfeel it + adj.feel it to be + adj.", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose.", "contextForm": "feel (that)…" }, { "text": "We've always felt this was our home." }, { "text": "I felt (that) I had to apologize." }, { "text": "I feel I could continue playing until I am 35." }, { "text": "This is something I **feel strongly** about.", "contextForm": "+ adv./prep." }, { "text": "**How do you feel about** inviting the children too?" }, { "text": "I didn't know you felt like that about it." }, { "text": "She **felt it her duty** to tell the police.", "contextForm": "feel it + noun" }, { "text": "I feel it a great honour to be chosen." }, { "text": "She felt it to be the best course of action to remain.", "contextForm": "feel it to be + noun" }, { "text": "Why did you **feel it necessary** to do that?", "contextForm": "feel it + adj." }, { "text": "I felt it advisable to do nothing." }, { "text": "We felt it to be unfortunate.", "contextForm": "feel it to be + adj." }, { "text": "This decision is, **I feel**, a huge mistake." }, { "text": "We all feel similarly about this issue." }, { "text": "I still feel it was wrong to involve her." }, { "text": "I personally feel that someone new should be appointed." }, { "text": "Do you feel there is any justification for this claim?" }, { "text": "He feels very strongly about a lot of issues." }, { "text": "It's a chance for people to say what they feel about the changes." }, { "text": "I'm not sure how I feel about the new boss." }, { "text": "Many people think this is a good thing, but I feel differently." }, { "text": "You might feel it a good idea to read the document first." }, { "text": "I feel it absurd that anyone should question this." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adverb": ["deeply", "strongly", "really"], "preposition": ["about", "for"] } }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "to experience the effects or results of something, often strongly", "sensetop": "feel something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He feels the cold a lot." }, { "text": "Cathy was really feeling the heat." }, { "text": "We're all starting to **feel the pressure** at work." }, { "text": "I was OK after my run, but I'll feel it tomorrow." }, { "text": "She felt her mother's death very deeply." }, { "text": "The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere." }, { "text": "We all felt the force of her arguments." }, { "text": "Her loss has been keenly felt." }, { "text": "I don't feel the cold." }, { "text": "I felt their pain." }, { "text": "I'm 65 now, and I'm starting to feel my age." }, { "text": "You may be fine immediately after going to the gym, but feel it more the next day." }, { "text": "It was some months after his wife's death that he really began to feel his loss." }, { "text": "The trauma can continue to be felt for years afterwards." }, { "text": "All sides feel the pressure to reach an agreement." }, { "text": "We're all still feeling the shock of the election result." }, { "text": "We all felt the weight of her loss." }, { "text": "His influence is still felt today." } ], "collocations": { "adverb": ["deeply", "strongly", "really"], "preposition": ["about", "for"] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "to search for something with your hands, feet, etc.", "sensetop": "+ adv./prep.feel for something+ adv./prep. for something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She felt in her bag and pulled out a pen.", "contextForm": "+ adv./prep." }, { "text": "If you feel under the desk you'll find a hook." }, { "text": "She felt for the step with her foot.", "contextForm": "feel for something" }, { "text": "I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch.", "contextForm": "+ adv./prep. for something" }, { "text": "He felt in his pockets for some money." }, { "text": "I felt around in my bag for a tissue." }, { "text": "He felt around in the drawer but there was nothing but paper." }, { "text": "Feel in the bottom of the wardrobe—there should be a bag." }, { "text": "I felt along the wall until I found the switch." }, { "text": "He felt for a foothold." }, { "text": "She was feeling around in the kitchen cupboards for some sugar." }, { "text": "She felt along the bench for her towel." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be pleased because somebody has made you feel important or special", "examples": [ { "text": "He was flattered by her attention." }, { "text": "I felt flattered at being asked to give a lecture." }, { "text": "She was flattered to hear that he had been asking about her." }, { "text": "I suppose we should be flattered that he agreed to come at all." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be or feel unfairly treated", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She has every right to feel hard done by—her parents have given her nothing." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to feel proud and happy", "examples": [ { "text": "I was honoured to have been mentioned in his speech." }, { "text": "‘Would you be my best man?’ ‘I’d be honoured.’" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to feel weak because you are nervous", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to realize that you are getting old, especially compared with people you are with who are younger than you", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to tell somebody that they are allowed to do something", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Feel free to ask questions if you don't understand." }, { "text": "‘Can I use your phone?’ ‘Feel free.’" } ], "topics": ["Permission and obligation"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to feel happy, confident, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be certain about something even though you do not have any direct proof and cannot explain why you are certain", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I know I'm going to fail this exam—I can feel it in my bones." } ], "topics": ["Doubt, guessing and certainty"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to want to have or do something", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I feel like a drink." }, { "text": "We all felt like celebrating." }, { "text": "He felt like bursting into tears." }, { "text": "We'll go for a walk if you feel like it." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to not have enough money", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Lots of people who have lost their jobs are starting to feel the pinch." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to move along carefully, for example when it is dark, by touching walls, objects, etc.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to be careful about how you do things, usually because you are in a situation that you are not familiar with", "examples": [ { "text": "She was new in the job, still feeling her way." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She felt honour-bound to attend as she had promised to." }, { "text": "He felt honour bound to help her." } ], "topics": ["Permission and obligation"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to look or feel very ill or tired", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to look/feel extremely good", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Wow, you look like a million dollars." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to look or feel stupid, weak, ashamed, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "There’s no need to make me look small in front of all these people." }, { "text": "I felt really small when I realized how much time he’d spent on it." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do something to make people very aware of the fact that you are there; to have a strong influence on a group of people or a situation", "examples": [ { "text": "She’s only been here a couple of weeks but she is already making her presence felt." }, { "text": "He certainly made his presence felt in the boardroom." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "not to feel as well or lively as usual", "labels": "(British English, old-fashioned)", "examples": [ { "text": "I’m not feeling up to the mark at the moment." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to not feel healthy and well", "examples": [ { "text": "I’m not quite feeling myself today." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/fiːl/", "audio": "fe/feel/feel__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/fiːlz/", "audio": "fe/feel/feels__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/felt/", "audio": "fe/feel/felt__gb_2.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈfiːlɪŋ/", "audio": "fe/feel/feeling__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/fiːl/", "audio": "fe/feel/feel__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/fiːlz/", "audio": "fe/feel/feels__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/felt/", "audio": "fe/feel/felt__us_2.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈfiːlɪŋ/", "audio": "fe/feel/feeling__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English fēlan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch voelen and German fühlen." }