smell
smell
To give off something in the air that people notice with their nose.
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smell with Russian translation
smell usage examples
На кухне пахнет только что испечённым печеньем.
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies.
После пожара от его пальто пахло дымом.
His coat smells of smoke after the fire.
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smell belongs to the topic "Garden and Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
smell synonyms
What's the difference between smell / stink / reek / give off
Stronger and negative: means to give off a very unpleasant odor (to reek).
The garbage stinks after a few days.
Specifically to emit a very strong, unpleasant smell; often more emphatic or figurative than 'smell'.
The old cellar reeked of mildew.
A general phrasal verb meaning to emit or release (often used for smells but also for heat, light, etc.).
The plant gives off a sweet scent at night.
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How to pronounce smell and what this word means
smell means smell. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce smell
/ˈsmɛl/
smell translation
smell
smell examples
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies.
smell transcription
/ˈsmɛl/, /ˈsmɛl/
Questions about this word
smell meaning: what does it mean?
To give off something in the air that people notice with their nose.
smell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
smell is pronounced as /ˈsmɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
smell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The kitchen smells like freshly baked cookies. Translation: На кухне пахнет только что испечённым печеньем.
Is smell part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, smell can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is smell part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, smell can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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