perceived
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,475 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,461 times across 173,499 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues also: sensed the felt presence of an intrudera sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms
- detected by means of the senses a perceived difference in temperature
perceived in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The enormous importance of this work will be at once perceived.
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 · Various · Chapter 1
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In my return, I perceived many wild birds, and was terrified by some seals which made off to sea.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The Prince perceived a small room black with smoke, lit up feebly by a fire from which issued long blue flames.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.
Piccolissima · Adélaïde de Montgolfier · Chapter 1
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To the duke's horror, he perceived among them the body of the butcher, Mark Fytton, sitting erect upon a powerful black steed.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1