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smell vs sense of smell

sense of smell vs smell

smell and sense of smell both are nouns.

smell is a verb but sense of smell is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smell Yes No Yes No
sense of smell Yes No No No
As nouns, smell and sense of smell are synonyms defined as:
  • smell and sense of smell: the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
Other synonyms of smell include olfaction, olfactory modality.
smell (noun) sense of smell (noun)
the act of perceiving the odor of something the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
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
smell (verb) sense of 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 smell and sense of smell

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