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smell

 
 
pronunciation:
smel
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
smell a rat
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phrase: smell a rat
part of speech: verb
inflections: smells, smelling, smelled, smelt
definition 1: to sense the odor of by means of the nose.
I think there must be a fire, because I smell smoke.
synonyms:
nose, scent
definition 2: to examine by using the sense of smell.
She smelled the milk to see if it was fresh.When Celia's mom got roses for her birthday, she smelled each one of them.
 
synonyms:
sniff
similar words:
examine
definition 3: to become aware of.
When the dog bared its teeth, I smelled danger.
synonyms:
detect
similar words:
feel, perceive, suspect
definition 4: to give off or possess an odor.
This meat smells fresh.The garden smelled of flowers.
definition 5: to have or give off a bad odor; stink.
The rotten vegetables started to smell.
synonyms:
reek, stink
similar words:
root
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or an instance of smelling.
He gave the fresh bread a smell.
definition 2: the sense through which scent is recognized.
My dog has a strong sense of smell.
similar words:
scent
definition 3: an odor or scent.
She likes the smell of coffee.
synonyms:
odor, scent, whiff
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