verb

feel

verb

To become aware of something through the sense of touch.

"She felt the cold rain on her face."

"He felt around in the dark for the light switch."

To experience an emotion or mental state.

"I feel nervous about the interview tomorrow."

To believe or have an impression about something.

"She feels that the plan needs more work."

noun

A general impression or atmosphere of something.

"The new café has a cozy, homey feel."

How to Use Feel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sense through touch, to experience an emotion, or to have an opinion about something.

Common pairings

feel happy feel about get a feel for

Word Forms

felt past tense, feel plural, felt plural, feels plural, feels singular, feel singular, felt singular, feelest singular, feltst singular, feltest singular, feeleth singular

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Etymology

From Old English fēlan, "to feel," related to Dutch voelen and German fühlen.

Synonyms

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grope handle touch

Antonyms

misfeel

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Rhymes for feel

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