Definitions
- Referring to a distinctive and often unpleasant smell. - Talking about the scent or aroma of something, whether good or bad. - Describing a particular fragrance or perfume.
- Referring to the sense of detecting scents or aromas. - Talking about the characteristic scent or aroma of something. - Describing the act of inhaling or perceiving a particular scent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the sense of detecting scents or aromas.
- 2Both can be used to describe pleasant or unpleasant smells.
- 3Both are used to describe the characteristic scent or aroma of something.
- 4Both can be used to describe fragrances or perfumes.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Odour is more formal and less commonly used than smell in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Odour is often associated with unpleasant or noxious smells, while smell can be used to describe both pleasant and unpleasant scents.
- 3Intensity: Odour implies a stronger and more distinct smell than smell.
- 4Collocations: Odour is often used with adjectives like 'foul' or 'pungent', while smell is often used with adjectives like 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.
Remember this!
Odour and smell are synonyms that both refer to the sense of detecting scents or aromas. However, odour is more formal and less commonly used than smell. Odour is often associated with unpleasant or noxious smells, while smell can be used to describe both pleasant and unpleasant scents. Odour implies a stronger and more distinct smell than smell, and they are often used with different adjectives.
