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The cookies had a warm smell.
What does Smell mean?
a scent, or to notice a scent with your nose.
Dictionary definition
A scent noticed by the nose, or to notice a scent with the nose.
Example sentences
Smell in a sentence
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A strong smell can help animals find food.
hard
The writer described the smell of rain to make the setting feel real.
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What does smell mean?
Smell can be a noun for a scent or a verb for noticing a scent.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to smell?
Scent is close in meaning to smell.
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Which sentence uses smell correctly?
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSmell means a scent, or to notice a scent with your nose.
ExampleExample: The cookies had a warm smell.
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Synonyms
Words like Smell
Antonyms
Opposite words
odorlessnessOdorlessness means having no smell.
lack of scentA phrase that contrasts with smell.
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Word family
Smell word family
Base word
smell
verb
smells
Notices a scent, or gives off a scent.
verb
smelled
Noticed a scent in the past.
verb
smelling
Noticing a scent now.
adjective
smelly
Having a strong or unpleasant smell.
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Hint for students
a scent, or to notice a scent with your nose.
Common mix-up
Smell does not always mean scent. In some sentences, it means notice a scent with your nose.
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Write two short sentences that use smell in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: A strong smell can help animals find food. Clue words: strong, help, animals. Ask: Which meaning of smell does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of smell in this model sentence: "A strong smell can help animals find food." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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