Kilo Lingo

/smel/

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Translation

To notice something with your nose.

Grammar

Verb typeregular (smell, smells, smelled or smelt)

Examples

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Here "smell" means to notice something with your nose.

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A thing can also "smell" good or bad; here it gives out the smell.

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British English uses both "smelled" and "smelt" for the past.

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This word is part of lesson 13.