I'm afraid my depth perception is very poor.
Source: tatoeba (25804)
Perception
/pəˈsɛpʃn̩/
Synonyms for "perception" (187 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
acuityacumenacutenessapperceptionappreciationappreciativenessapprehensionastutenessawarenessbraincapacityclear sightcogencycognitioncognizancecolor visioncomprehensionconceitconceptconception
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Noun(10 words)
Strong matches (56)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(12 words)
experienceeyeeye-mindednesseyesightfancyfarseeingnessfarsightfarsightednessfeelfeelingfield of viewfield of visionflairforesightforesightednessgraspgripheadhorizonidea
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idealidentificationimageimagoimpressionincisivenessinsightinstinctintellectionintellectual objectintelligenceintuitionjudgementjudgmentkeen sightkenknowledgelongheadednesslongsightednessmemory-tracemental imagemental impression
Adjective(1 words)
intense feeling
Related words (93)
mindmindfulnessnight visionnoesisnotenoticenotionobservationopinionpenetrationperceptperceptivenesspercipienceperipheral fieldperipheral visionperspectiveperspicaciousnessperspicacityperspicuityperspicuousness
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photopiapower of sightprovidencepurviewquick sightrangerealizationreceptrecognitionreflectionrepresentationresponseresponse to stimulirod visionsagaciousnesssagacityscopescotopiaseeingsensationsensesense impressionsense of sightsense perceptionsensibilitysensitivitysensory experiencesentimentsightsightednesssuppositionsweeptacttastetheorythoughttrenchancytwilight visionunderstandingunobstructed visionviewvisionvisual acuityvisual fieldvisual sensewit
Noun(26 words)
notice energynotice the noisenoticesnoticingnotionobservationopticsperceivingperceptperceptual experienceperspectiveseeingssensessensibilitiessensingsensitivitysensory adjectivesight basedsightingssignal detection
Verb(1 words)
observe energy transfer
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acuity, acumen, acuteness, aesthesia, apperception.
- Sentence evidence is available for perception, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "perception".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "perception"
Keep "perception" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "perception" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "perception", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "perception" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesbasic cognitive processcognitionconceptualisationconceptualityconceptualizationinternal representationknowledgemental representationnoesisrepresentationsensory activity
More specific
12 entriesauditory perceptioncolor perceptioncontextual interpretationdepth perceptionhistorical interpretationmedia perceptionpersonal interpretationpopular perceptionpublic perceptionscientific interpretationscientific perceptionvisual perception
Collocations
6 entriesauditory perceptioncolor perceptiondepth perceptionheightened perceptionperception skillsvisual perception
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
And it is only a very short step from there, to perception which occurs in the absence of all immediate signals and has to be labeled extrasensory.
Source: tatoeba (50840)
This means that our perception of any situation depends only partly on sensory signals being received at that time.
Source: tatoeba (55890)
The simple perception of natural forms is a delight.
Source: tatoeba (264457)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "perception"?
Closest matches include acuity, acumen, acuteness, aesthesia, apperception.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "perception"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.