smell

verb
[L190]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : smell
  • simple present, singular, third person : smells
  • simple past : smelled
  • present participle : smelling
  • simple past : smelt
  • past participle : smelled
  • past participle : smelt

Senses

  • to perceive an odor or scent

    • The smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon

  • to omit a smell, especially a bad one

smell

noun
[L520]

Forms

  • singular : smell
  • plural : smells

Senses

  • sense that detects odors
  • notice an odor, act of smelling