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The flower had a sweet scent.
What does Scent mean?
a particular smell.
Dictionary definition
A smell, especially one that can be recognized.
Example sentences
Scent in a sentence
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The dog followed the scent along the trail.
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The author used scent to help readers imagine the garden more clearly.
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A dog can follow the scent of a person through the grass.
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The author described the scent of pine trees to help readers imagine the forest.
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Practice 1
What does scent mean?
Scent means a particular smell.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scent?
Smell is close in meaning to scent in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scent?
Odorlessness contrasts with scent in this context.
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WordScent.
Partnoun.
MeaningScent means a particular smell.
ExampleExample: The flower had a sweet scent.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
odorlessnessContrasts with scent in the meaning a particular smell.
lack of smellContrasts with scent in the meaning a particular smell.
odorlessOdorless means having no smell.
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Word family
Scent word family
Base word
scent
noun
scents
Plural form of scent when used as a countable noun.
adjective
scented
Having a scent or added smell.
adjective
scentless
Having little or no scent.
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Hint for students
a particular smell.
Common mix-up
Scent is not the same as odorlessness. Scent means a particular smell.
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Read this model sentence: The dog followed the scent along the trail. Clue words: dog, followed, along. Underline clue words that show why scent fits instead of odorlessness. Now write one new sentence that shows scent without using the word scent. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show scent?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The dog followed the scent along the trail." Why does scent fit better than odorlessness?
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