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Definition smell in British English

smell verb

verb
/smel/
1

to have a particular smell

Example

This room smells a bit damp.

Example

a strong-smelling perfume

Example

This milk smells off (=no longer fresh).

Example

It smells like a bar in here.

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1.1

to have an unpleasant smell

Example

His feet really smell.

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2

to notice or recognize the smell of something

Example

Sasha could smell the sweet aroma of warm chocolate.

Example

Do you smell gas?

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3

to experience the smell of something by putting your nose close to it

Example

Come and smell these roses.

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4

to be able to experience the smell of things

Example

I can't smell at all with this cold.

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5

to feel that something is going to happen, usually something bad

Example

I could just smell trouble in that club.

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6

to be illegal or dishonest

Example

I can't put my finger on it, but something about this deal really smells.

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Definition smell in British English