Definitions
- Describing the act of perceiving an odor or scent. - Referring to the sense of smell as a means of detecting something. - Talking about the past tense of the verb 'smell'.
- Describing the act of inhaling through the nose to detect a scent or odor. - Referring to the action of taking a quick, sharp breath through the nose. - Talking about the past tense of the verb 'sniff'.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the sense of smell.
- 2Both words involve inhaling through the nose.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the act of detecting a scent or odor.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Sniffed implies a more forceful and deliberate inhalation than smelled.
- 2Duration: Smelled can refer to a longer period of time spent perceiving a scent, while sniffed is typically a quick and brief action.
- 3Purpose: Smelled can be used to describe the general act of perceiving a scent, while sniffed often implies a specific intention to detect a particular scent.
- 4Connotation: Smelled is neutral in tone, while sniffed can have negative connotations when used to describe someone suspiciously or rudely sniffing around.
- 5Usage: Smelled is more commonly used in everyday language than sniffed.
Remember this!
Smelled and sniffed are both related to the sense of smell and can be used to describe the act of perceiving a scent or odor. However, smelled is a more general term that can refer to any instance of smelling, while sniffed implies a more deliberate and forceful inhalation with a specific purpose in mind. Additionally, smelled is more commonly used in everyday language than sniffed.
