sensible meaning
sensible :
reasonable, wise
adjective
▪ She made a sensible choice.
▪ She made a wise choice.
▪ It is sensible to save money.
▪ It is wise to save money.
paraphrasing
▪ prudent – careful, wise
▪ judicious – showing good judgment
▪ rational – based on reason
▪ reasonable – fair and sensible
Pronunciation
sensible [ˈsɛn.sɪ.bəl]
The stress is on 'sen' and sounds like 'sen-si-bul'.
Common phrases and grammar about sensible
sensible - Common meaning
adjective
reasonable, wise
Part of Speech Changes for "sensible"
▪ sensibility (noun) – ability to feel or perceive
▪ sensibly (adverb) – in a sensible manner
Common Expressions with "sensible"
▪ make a sensible decision – make a wise choice
▪ sensible advice – wise advice
▪ sensible approach – wise way to do something
▪ sensible solution – wise answer to a problem
Important examples of sensible in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, sensible is often used to describe decisions or actions that are wise or practical.
Example of a confusing word: sensitive (easily affected)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As an adjective, sensible often modifies nouns like decision, choice, or advice in TOEIC questions.
sensible
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
make a sensible decision
means 'make a wise choice', often used in business contexts.
common sense
means 'good judgment', used when referring to practical decision-making.
Differences between similar words and sensible
sensible
,
prudent
differences
Sensible is used for decisions based on good judgment, while prudent is used for careful and cautious decisions.
Words with the same origin as sensible
The origin of sensible
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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