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make sense

/meɪk sɛns/

[/meɪk sɛns/]

be understandable

Intermediatephrase

Definition

To be clear, logical, and easy to understand. It can also mean to be a sensible choice.

Example

Your explanation makes sense now.

Your explanation makes sense now.

Etymology

From 'make' plus 'sense', where 'sense' means meaning or understanding.

How & Where It’s Used

Extremely common in conversation about understanding.

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