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smell vs nose

nose vs smell

smell and nose both are nouns.

smell and nose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smell Yes No Yes No
nose Yes No Yes No
As nouns, nose is a hyponym of smell; that is, nose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than smell:
  • smell: the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
  • nose: the sense of smell (especially in animals)
As verbs, nose is a hyponym of smell; that is, nose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than smell:
  • smell: inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
  • nose: catch the scent of; get wind of
Other hyponyms of smell include sniff, whiff, scent, wind, snuff, snuffle, get a noseful, get a whiff.
smell (noun) nose (noun)
the act of perceiving the odor of something a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
any property detected by the olfactory system a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people the sense of smell (especially in animals)
a natural skill
a symbol of inquisitiveness
a small distance
smell (verb) nose (verb)
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively defeat by a narrow margin
emit an odor rub noses
inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense push or move with the nose
smell bad advance the forward part of with caution
have an element suggestive (of something) search or inquire in a meddlesome way
catch the scent of; get wind of
Difference between smell and nose

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