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odor vs smell

smell vs odor

odor and smell both are nouns.

odor is not a verb while smell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odor Yes No No No
smell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, odor and smell are synonyms defined as:
  • odor and smell: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other synonyms of odor include aroma, odour, olfactory property, scent.
As nouns, odor and smell are synonyms defined as:
  • odor and smell: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Other synonyms of odor include odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation.
odor (noun) smell (noun)
any property detected by the olfactory system the act of perceiving the odor of something
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form any property detected by the olfactory system
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
odor (verb) smell (verb)
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
emit an odor
inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
smell bad
have an element suggestive (of something)
Difference between odor and smell

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