# sensed vs sensor

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sensed
*adjective · frequency rank #19,202*
Having a specified number or kind of senses.

### sensor
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛn.sə/ · frequency rank #8,089*
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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