English · Greetings & Phrases
make sense
/meɪk sɛns/
[/meɪk sɛns/]
be understandable
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To be clear, logical, and easy to understand. It can also mean to be a sensible choice.
Example
Your explanation makes sense now.
Your explanation makes sense now.
Etymology
From 'make' plus 'sense', where 'sense' means meaning or understanding.
How & Where It’s Used
Extremely common in conversation about understanding.