Simple meaning
What does Sniff mean?
Sniff means to draw air in through the nose.
Dictionary definition
To draw air in through the nose.
Example sentences
Sniff in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a sniff to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word sniff describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used sniff to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Sniff
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Sniff word family
Base word
sniff
verb
sniff
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does sniff mean?
Sniff is used to describe to draw air in through the nose.
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