Definition: To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.
Alright class, settle in and let’s take a look!
Today we're tackling a word that can be tricky, it’s called “perceived.” It’s a big one, but don't you fret,
Let’s break it down, I’ll make it set!
The dictionary gives us a helpful line:
“To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.”
Now, what does that
really
mean? Think about this scene...
"Perceived" means how something
appears
to you.
It’s not necessarily
how it actually is
, but rather, how your mind and senses interpret it.
Let's use an example, a simple one for you:
Imagine a bright red apple. You
see
it – that's using your eyes! But someone who’s colorblind might
perceive
it differently - maybe they don’t see red at all. It's still the same apple, but their
experience
of it is different.
Or think about a loud noise. You hear it – that's using your ears! But if you’re very sensitive to sound, you might
perceive
it as extremely distressing, while someone else just hears a normal sound.
So, “perceived” is about your
personal experience
and how you make sense of something based on what you see, hear, feel, smell, or even think about.
Does that rhyme with the explanation? Good! Now, let’s try some sentences to practice... Who can give me an example of when someone might
perceive
something in a particular way?