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Meaning of the word smell in English

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smell

US /smel/
UK /smel/
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Noun

1.

the faculty or power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose

Example:
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Dogs have a very keen sense of smell.
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Her sense of smell was affected by the cold.
Synonym:
odorscentaromafragranceperfume
2.

a distinctive pervasive odor

Example:
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There's a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
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The fresh bread had a wonderful smell.
Synonym:
odorscentaromafragranceperfume

Verb

1.

perceive or detect the odor or scent of (something)

Example:
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I can smell something burning.
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The dog smelled the treat in my hand.
Synonym:
detectscentsniffinhale
2.

emit an odor or scent

Example:
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The flowers smell sweet.
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This milk smells bad.
Synonym:
reekstinkperfumefragrance
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