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smell

Pronunciation: [smɛl]

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Learn how to use smell in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “senses”

(verb) to use your nose to detect something you can sense, like food or flowers. When you smell something, you recognize the scent it gives off.

Example

I love to smell fresh bread baking in the oven.

Example

I couldn't smell anything when I had a cold.

Example

What does the flower smell like?

Context: “senses”

(noun) the ability to detect scents or the scent itself. It's how we describe what we detect with our noses, like the aroma of chocolate chip cookies.

Example

The smell of the ocean makes me feel calm and happy.

Example

There was a strange smell in the room that made everyone feel uncomfortable.

Example

Can you identify the smell of garlic?

Context: “sensation”

(verb) to sense or recognize something unpleasant. Sometimes we smell things that we don’t like, such as garbage or spoiled food.

Example

I can smell the flowers from the garden; they are lovely.

Example

I can smell the garbage, and it smells awful.

Example

Why does it smell bad in here?

How to pronounce smell

Pronunciation: [smɛl]

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