Feel
Verb
UK
/fiːl/
US
/fiːl/
Definition
To experience a sensation, emotion, or touch something.
Example
"Hug me tightly; it will make you feel comfortable."
"She feels happy when she helps him."
"He felt the smooth surface of the table and said it was very nice."
Explanation
Feel has many uses. As a verb, it means to experience a physical or emotional sensation, like happy, sad, cold, or pain. For example, “I feel cold today”, or “I feel happy”. Feel can also mean touching or sensing something with your hands, like “Feel the soft cloth”. People use “feel” to talk about emotions, health, and physical sensations.