What are the differences between the 1st and the 2nd, and between the

3rd and 4th sentenses. I'm interested in words "meaning" and "sense".

1) Can this word be used in this MEANING?
2) Can this word be used in this SENSE?

3) In what MEANING is this word used here?
4) In what SENSE is this word used here?

Please, mind that 1-4 are not my questions but merely examples of

usage of words "meaning" and "sense". The question is actually: "What

is the difference between 'meaning' and 'sense'?" So there can be two

answers.

a) there is a difference (than, please, explain what the difference

is)
b) they are complete sinonyms.
Thanx.

Lance,

I can't get my head around this one, I'm afraid. However, I am certain there is a difference. The best I can do is this:

She is a fox.

The "meaning" of the word fox is somethink like: small, red wild dog.
The "sense" of the word in this example however is: sexy lady.

Now I know that could be used to explain what a metaphor is, but I think it works for 'meaning' and 'sense' too.

There will be some much much better theories and explanations out there.

"Meaning" is actual and factual. "Sence" is an understanding or feeling related, as described in Craig's "Foxy lady" response. Think of "that makes sence" or "common sence." As you see they are not absolute synonyms.