In a sense Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛns
IN-uh-SENS
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /sˈɛns
IN-uh-SENS
Definition
This expression means 'in one way' or 'from a certain point of view,' used when something is partially true or true under certain conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal speech; often appears with explanations or clarifications. Similar to 'sort of' but less casual. Common at the start or middle of a sentence, sometimes to soften an opinion.
Spanish: en cierto sentido - de alguna maneraPortuguese (BR): de certo modo - de certa formaPortuguese (PT): de certo modo - de certa formaChinese (Simplified): 在某种意义上Chinese (Traditional): 在某種意義上Hindi: एक अर्थ मेंArabic: بمعنى من المعانيBengali: এক অর্থে - এক দিক থেকেRussian: в каком-то смысле - в определённой степениJapanese: ある意味で - ある意味Vietnamese: theo một nghĩa nào đó - theo một cách nào đóKorean: 어떤 면에서는 - 한편으론Turkish: bir bakıma - bir anlamdaUrdu: ایک لحاظ سےIndonesian: dalam arti tertentu - dalam satu sisi
Example Sentences
In a sense, the answer is yes.
basic
The story is true, in a sense.
basic
You are right in a sense, but there is more to it.
basic
It’s not a lie, in a sense—he just left out some details.
natural
We’re all students, in a sense, always learning something new.
natural
In a sense, losing the job was the best thing that happened to her.
natural