1 : to have a clear meaning : to be easy to understand We read the recommendations and thought they made (perfect) sense.
The instructions don’t make any sense
(at all). The instructions make no sense (at all).
Does it make sense or is it make sense?
Without emphasis,
“It makes sense” is much more natural
though. The difference is emphasis. “It makes sense” is more natural most of the time. “It does make sense,” might be used for emphasis or contrast.
Does it make sense or make sense?
‘It’
is singular
, so it takes a singular verb – makes.
Does it make sense or make since?
“Sense” is a verb meaning “feel” (“I sense you near me”) or a noun meaning “intelligence” (“have some common sense!”). Don’t use it when you need the adverb “since” (“since you went away,” “since you’re up anyway, would you please let the cat out?”).
Does make sense in a sentence?
She has started making sense about her career now and I would like to let her try things out
. He does not make sense when he speaks about starting such a kind of venture. He does not have a plan and you better not invest in something so haphazard.
How do you respond when someone says does that make sense?
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, yes, it does make sense and I understood)
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, I’m not sure I understood)
- “Um, yes…” (meaning, no, it didn’t make sense to me – but I don’t want to look stupid!)
- “I think so…” (meaning I’m not sure either way…!)
Do it make sense?
“Does that make sense” is a
phrase that creates uncertainty and doubt instead of being reassuring
. It can imply that the other party is obliged to understand what was said. A better phrase to use is “How does that sound to you?”
What is the meaning of since when?
—used to show that
one is surprised and often angry, annoyed, or doubtful
about what someone has said or done “I’m a vegetarian.” “Since when?””You told me to do it.” “Since when did you start listening to me?”Since when is it okay to cheat?
When should we use since and for?
We use for with
a period of time in the past, present or future
. We use since with a point in time in the past. For refers to periods of time, e.g. 3 years, 4 hours, ages, a long time, months, years. They’ve lived in Oxford since 2004.
How do you use the word since?
- It was the band’s first live performance since May 1990. ( …
- I have been happily married for 26 years, since the age of 21. ( …
- It’s so long since I saw them. ( …
- Lenny had slept most of the way since leaving Texas. (
How do you know if a sentence is correct?
In order for a sentence to be grammatically correct,
the subject and verb must both be singular or plural
. In other words, the subject and verb must agree with one another in their tense. If the subject is in plural form, the verb should also be in plur al form (and vice versa).
What is another word for does not make sense?
Something inexplicable
can’t be explained. It doesn’t make sense.
What is the meaning of make a living?
:
to earn the money one needs
to pay for housing, food, etc. He made a living by working as a cook.
Does not make sense meaning?
If something makes no sense it means it is
illogical, nonsensical, and unreasoned
. This phrase can be used in situations where the proposal or affirmation appears to be absurd, or even preposterous.
How does that sound mean?
Meaning. You can ask this if
you want to know
what someone thinks of your idea or your suggestion.
Does that make sense insulting?
Sadly, just because someone says they understand doesn’t mean they’re telling the truth. According to Harvard, the phrase “
Does that make sense” makes you seem uncertain
, and actually insults the audience — your prospects. It’s also a filler-phrase, similar to saying “I mean” or “you know.”
