smells
Translation
to have a scent, to detect an odor
Examples
The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
The dog smells a rabbit.
The dog smells a rabbit.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) smells ((adjective)) to have a particular kind of smell The kitchen smells nice.
((sth.)) smells ((of sth.)) to have the smell of something The room smells of paint.
((sb./sth.)) smells ((sth.)) to notice or recognize a smell The cat smells its food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scent, aroma, odor (nouns); sniff (verb). Antonyms: stink, reek.
Etymology
From Old English 'smell', related to Dutch 'smullen' (to feast).
Memory Tips
Remember it can be used for both good and bad odors. Think of using your nose to sense the air.