A11K

Feel

UK /["/fiːl/","/fiːlz/","/felt/","/ˈfiːlɪŋ/"]/US /["/fiːl/","/fiːlz/","/felt/","/ˈfiːlɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to experience a particular feeling or emotion

In simple words: To experience an emotion or physical sensation.

Examples

  • I can feel the soft grass under my feet.
  • He didn't feel well yesterday, so he stayed home.
  • Can you feel the excitement in the room?
  • She feels happy when she listens to music.
  • Sometimes, I feel like I am lost.
  • I feel the temperature drop as night approaches.
  • What do you feel about this movie?
  • You can feel the tension when they argue.

Usage notes

Commonly used to express emotions (e.g. 'I feel happy') and physical sensations (e.g. 'I feel cold'). More formal contexts may use 'experience' instead. Avoid using in extremely formal writing.

Grammar pattern

feel + object

Memory hint

Think of how you 'feel' when you touch something soft or hug a friend.

Collocations

  • deeply
  • strongly
  • really
  • about
  • for
  • deeply
  • strongly
  • really
  • about
  • for
  • deeply
  • strongly
  • really
  • about
  • for

Synonyms

  • sense
  • sense

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • disregard
  • neglect

Common mistakes

  • 'Feel' is not the same as 'think' — do not use it for opinions.
  • Do not say 'feel about' — use 'feel about something' instead.
  • Misuse of 'feel' in the past tense; ensure proper conjugation (e.g. 'I felt').