sense of smell vs nose

nose vs sense of smell

sense of smell and nose both are nouns.

sense of smell is not a verb while nose is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sense of smell	Yes	No	No	No
nose	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, nose is a hyponym of sense of smell; that is, nose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sense of smell:

sense of smell: the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
nose: the sense of smell (especially in animals)

sense of smell (noun)	nose (noun)
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents	a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
	a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
	the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
	the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
	the sense of smell (especially in animals)
	a natural skill
	a symbol of inquisitiveness
	a small distance

sense of smell (verb)	nose (verb)
	defeat by a narrow margin
	rub noses
	push or move with the nose
	advance the forward part of with caution
	search or inquire in a meddlesome way
	catch the scent of; get wind of

Difference between sense of smell and nose

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