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I noticed she was vs I sensed she was

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably in most contexts. They both convey the idea of perceiving or becoming aware of something about someone. The choice between 'noticed' and 'sensed' may depend on the specific nuance or feeling the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

I noticed she was

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker observed or became aware of something about the person mentioned.

This phrase is used when the speaker visually or audibly perceives something about another person, such as their behavior, appearance, or emotions.

Examples:

I noticed she was upset when she didn't respond to my question.
He noticed she was wearing a new dress to the party.
Did you notice she was acting strange during the meeting?
She noticed he was staring at her from across the room.
They noticed she was struggling with her workload.

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Alternatives:

I observed she was
I saw she was
I realized she was
I perceived she was
I detected she was

I sensed she was

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker had a feeling or intuition about something regarding the person mentioned.

This phrase is used when the speaker has a subtle perception or intuition about another person's emotions, thoughts, or state of being, often without direct evidence.

Examples:

I sensed she was hiding something from me.
He sensed she was uncomfortable in the crowded room.
She sensed he was watching her from behind.
They sensed she was in pain despite her smile.
Did you sense she was lying about her whereabouts?

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In spite of her words, I sensed she was holding back. And Cade had become more solemn in the last few weeks, as if he sensed her dilemma and felt ...
“Heather was always professional and objective in offering guidance but yet underneath, I sensed she was very caring and sensitive to my feelings. I don't know ...
Mar 7, 2014 ... But the important thing was that I sensed she was determined and clever and had a strong will. That very moment, I took out my yellow pad and ...
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Alternatives:

I felt she was
I intuited she was
I perceived she was
I had a hunch she was
I suspected she was

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