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odour vs smell

smell vs odour

odour and smell both are nouns.

odour is not a verb while smell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odour Yes No No No
smell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, odour and smell are synonyms defined as:
  • odour and smell: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other synonyms of odour include aroma, odor, olfactory property, scent.
As nouns, odour and smell are synonyms defined as:
  • odour and smell: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Other synonyms of odour include odor, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation.
odour (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
odour (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 odour and smell

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