feel · v
feel (TOUCH)
B2 to touch something, especially with your hands, in order to examine it
Dictionary examples:
Just feel how cold my hands are! (14.1)
I felt his head and it was hot. (15.0)
I was feeling around in my bag for the keys. (16.5)
feel different/strange, etc.
B2 If a place, situation, etc., feels different, strange, etc., that is how it seems to you, or that describes your experience of it.
Dictionary examples:
It felt strange to see him again after so long. (18.7)
The house feels empty without the children. (31.9)
feel (BE AWARE)
B2 to be aware of something
Dictionary examples:
I could feel them watching me. (16.6)
feel compelled to do sth
C1 to feel that you should do something
Dictionary examples:
He felt compelled to resign from his job. (47.8)
feel faint
C2 to feel very weak and as if you might fall down
Dictionary examples:
Seeing all the blood made me feel faint. (42.2)
feel (EXPERIENCE)
A1 to experience something physical or emotional
Dictionary examples:
I feel cold like ice cream! (0.0)
I feel strong like a superhero! (0.0)
I feel silly like a clown! (0.0)
I feel happy like a dog! (0.0)
"How are you feeling?" "Not too bad, but I've still got a headache." (18.7)
I'm feeling really happy today! (19.0)
My eyes feel really sore. (30.6)
I feel embarrassed about making so many mistakes. (38.2)
feel (THINK/HAVE OPINION)
B1 to think something or have an opinion
Dictionary examples:
I feel my bed becomes extra comfortable when it's time to wake up. (0.0)
Do you feel that pizza should be a breakfast food? (0.0)
I feel my computer enjoys crashing right before important deadlines. (0.0)
I feel (that) I should be doing more to help her. (15.8)
I feel certain I'm right. (16.6)
Do you feel very strongly about this? (25.9)
feel like sb/sth ()
B1 to seem to be similar to a type of person, thing, or situation
Dictionary examples:
After staying up all night, I felt like a zombie at work. (0.0)
After the long run, my legs felt like cooked spaghetti. (0.0)
In my new suit, I felt like a penguin at a fancy party. (0.0)
My feet feel like blocks of ice. (20.1)
I felt like a fool when I saw what everyone else was wearing. (32.4)
feel like sth/doing sth ()
B1 to have a wish for something, or to want to do something, at a particular moment
Dictionary examples:
After the exam, I feel like sleeping for a whole year. (0.0)
I feel like eating a pizza bigger than my house. (0.0)
Do you feel like learning? My brain feels like a sponge today! (0.0)
I feel like a nice cool glass of lemonade. (17.5)
I feel like going for a swim. (19.1)
He was so rude I felt like hitting him. (29.2)
"Are you coming to aerobics?" "No, I don't feel like it today." (58.1)
feel like/as if
B1 to have a feeling or idea about something that you have experienced even though it is not true
Dictionary examples:
After a long day at work, I feel like I've aged ten years. (0.0)
After eating too much pizza, I feel like I'm a walking cheese ball. (0.0)
When I forget my phone, I feel as if I've lost a body part. (0.0)
I feel as if I've known you for ages. (20.9)
It feels like I've been here forever and yet it's only been three months. (39.6)
feel at home
B1 to feel happy and confident in a place or situation
Dictionary examples:
The cat felt at home on my keyboard during important Zoom meetings. (0.0)
I felt at home in the library until I started snoring. (0.0)
The pizza delivery guy feels at home in my living room now. (0.0)
After a month she felt at home in her new job. (15.9)
feel sorry for
B1 to feel sympathy for someone because they are in a difficult situation
Dictionary examples:
We felt bad for the student who studied the wrong subject all night. (0.0)
They felt sympathy for the dentist with a toothache. (0.0)
I felt sorry for the actor who forgot to wear pants on set. (0.0)
I feel so sorry for the children - it must be really hard for them. (18.5)