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sniff
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- pronunciation:
- snIf
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sniffs, sniffing, sniffed |
| definition 1: |
to take in short breaths of air through the nose that can be heard.
His cold made him sniff through the whole speech. |
| definition 2: |
to smell an odor with short breaths through the nose.
The dog sniffed at the trail of the rabbit. |
| definition 3: |
to draw into the nose or smell with short breaths.
The cook sniffed the stew and was pleased.- similar words:
- smell
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| related words: |
rout, scent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a short breath of air through the nose that can be heard.
One sniff told us the baby needed changing. |
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| derivation: |
sniffer (n.) |
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