Definitions
- Describing the action of inhaling air through the nose to detect a scent or odor. - Referring to the act of smelling something quickly and briefly. - Talking about the action of taking a quick breath in through the nose to clear it.
- Describing the sound made when breathing through a congested or runny nose. - Referring to the act of inhaling air through the nose in a noisy or congested way. - Talking about the action of searching for something by sniffing or rooting around.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve inhaling air through the nose.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the action of smelling or detecting a scent.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the sound of breathing through a congested nose.
What is the difference?
- 1Sound: Sniffed does not have a specific sound associated with it, while snuffle refers to a noisy or congested way of breathing through the nose.
- 2Purpose: Sniffed is often used to describe the act of smelling something, while snuffle can refer to both the sound of breathing and the action of searching for something.
- 3Intensity: Sniffed is typically a quick and brief action, while snuffle can be more prolonged and intense.
- 4Connotation: Sniffed is often associated with a deliberate and intentional action, while snuffle can have a more accidental or involuntary connotation.
- 5Usage: Sniffed is more commonly used in everyday language, while snuffle is less common and may be considered more informal.
Remember this!
Sniffed and snuffle are both verbs that describe the action of inhaling air through the nose. However, sniffed is typically used to describe a quick and deliberate action of smelling something, while snuffle can refer to both the sound of breathing through a congested nose and the action of searching for something. Additionally, snuffle has a more intense and accidental connotation compared to sniffed.
