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sane

/seɪn/
English Definition
adj. mentally healthy
中文释义
神志正常的
Example Sentence

The court required a psychiatric evaluation to confirm that the witness was sane enough to provide reliable testimony.

法庭要求进行精神评估,以确认证人神志正常,足以提供可靠证词。

Synonyms
Antonyms
insane deranged
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sane (rational)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “sane”?

  1. A Not arranged in a neat or orderly way
  2. B Friendly and socially confident
  3. C Mentally healthy
  4. D Having many small parts or features
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C — Mentally healthy. “sane” means mentally healthy.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “mentally healthy”?

  1. A disorganized
  2. B outgoing
  3. C sane
  4. D detailed
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C — sane. “sane” means mentally healthy.

Common questions about “sane”

What does “sane” mean?

sane — mentally healthy. In Chinese: 神志正常的.

How do you pronounce “sane”?

sane is pronounced /seɪn/.

How is “sane” used in a sentence?

The court required a psychiatric evaluation to confirm that the witness was sane enough to provide reliable testimony. (法庭要求进行精神评估,以确认证人神志正常,足以提供可靠证词。)

What are synonyms for “sane”?

rational, lucid, sound — all close in meaning to sane (mentally healthy).

What is the opposite of “sane”?

insane, deranged — each the opposite of sane (mentally healthy).

Is “sane” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. sane is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “sane”?

sane (rational)

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