sense-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: perceive through the senses

Commentary: NP1[+animate] SENSE NP2[sensation]
NOTE: If you cannot figure out which sense is doing the sensing (smell, feel, sound etc.) tag the instance as sense 2.

Examples:
I sensed the insect land lightly on my ear.
They were so close, they could sense each other's breaths.
From time to time I sensed the sound of water cascading over rocks.
They are instructed to state the first thing that comes into their
mind after sensing the odor.

Mappings:
VerbNet: see-30.1-1
FrameNet: Perception_experience
PropBank: sense.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: detect a circumstance or situation automatically

Commentary: NP1[-animate] SENSE NP2

Examples:
An apparatus for switching connectivity of fans to be sensed includes a primary control board.
The LM35 sensed the temperature of the resistor.
A flexible electronic skin that can sense when something is too hot to handle.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: sense.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: feel or become aware of by intuition

Commentary: NP1[+experiencer,human] SENSE NP2[-concrete]

Examples:
An interesting theory that is emerging is that the animals sensed
the tsunami much in advance.
He felt around the walls, and sensed that magic had been used or was present there.
I think I just sensed the Collective IQ of the internet go up by a few points.
I sensed the industry was being taken for a big PR and FUD ride.
Infants and toddlers can sense when there is excitement, sadness,
or anxiety in the home.
Max sensed that his beliefs had been correct all along.

Mappings:
VerbNet: see-30.1-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: sense.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4