smell

/smˈɛl/

/ˈsmɛɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to smell

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to emit a particular odor or scent

to perceive or recognize a particular scent

smell bad

become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

synonyms : sense

smell out

have an element suggestive (of something)

synonyms : reek

smack

Smell

[NOUN]

the ability of nose to recognize smells

synonyms : olfaction

olfactory modality

sense of smell

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

synonyms : odor

odour

olfactory perception

olfactory sensation

any property detected by the olfactory system

synonyms : aroma

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

synonyms : feel

the act of perceiving the odor of something

synonyms : smelling

Examples

1. The paneer curry smells amazing!

2. We smelled the strong scent of coconut in the air.

3. He could smell the scent of flowers in the spring air.

4. The smell of fresh flowers came from the garden.

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