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rankness vs scent

scent vs rankness

rankness and scent both are nouns.

rankness is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rankness Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hypernym of rankness; that is, scent is a word with a broader meaning than rankness:
  • rankness: the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
  • scent: any property detected by the olfactory system
Other hypernyms of rankness include aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, smell.
rankness (noun) scent (noun)
the attribute of having a strong offensive smell any property detected by the olfactory system
the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
rankness (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between rankness and scent

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