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odor vs scent

scent vs odor

odor and scent both are nouns.

odor is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odor Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, odor and scent are synonyms defined as:
  • odor and scent: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other synonyms of odor include aroma, odour, olfactory property, smell.
As nouns, scent is a hyponym of odor; that is, scent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than odor:
  • odor: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
  • scent: an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
Other hyponyms of odor include aroma, fragrance, perfume, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
odor (noun) scent (noun)
any property detected by the olfactory system any property detected by the olfactory system
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
odor (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between odor and scent

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