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UK//smɛlt//US//smɛld//

Meaning of Smelled

Past tense of smell; detected an odor using the nose.

In simple words: Noticed a smell through your nose.

Smelled in a sentence

  • I smelled fresh cookies baking in the oven.
  • He smelled something foul in the air.
  • When she entered the room, she smelled perfume.
  • The dog smelled danger and barked loudly.
  • As the flowers bloomed, I smelled their sweet fragrance.
  • He smelled the roses and smiled at their beauty.

How to use Smelled

Used to indicate detection of an odor. Can be literal (detecting a scent) or figurative (sensing a situation). Appropriate in most contexts.

Grammar pattern

smell + object

Memory hint

Think of a dog that 'smelled' something interesting on the ground.

Related words

Collocations with Smelled

  • smelled bad
  • smelled good
  • smelled smoke
  • smelled something
  • smelled the flowers

Synonyms for Smelled

  • sensed
  • detected
  • sniffed
  • perceived
  • noticed

Opposites of Smelled

  • ignored
  • overlooked

Common mistakes with Smelled

  • Confused with 'smell' in present tense.
  • Incorrectly used as a noun (should be a verb).

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Frequently asked questions about "Smelled"

What does "Smelled" mean?

Noticed a smell through your nose.

What is the definition of "Smelled"?

Past tense of smell; detected an odor using the nose.

How do you use "Smelled" in a sentence?

I smelled fresh cookies baking in the oven.

Can you give another example of "Smelled"?

He smelled something foul in the air.

What are synonyms for "Smelled"?

Common alternatives include sensed, detected, sniffed, perceived, noticed.

What is the opposite of "Smelled"?

Opposite meanings include ignored, overlooked.

What words go with "Smelled"?

It commonly pairs with smelled bad, smelled good, smelled smoke, smelled something, smelled the flowers.

What are common mistakes when using "Smelled"?

Confused with 'smell' in present tense. Incorrectly used as a noun (should be a verb).

How do you pronounce "Smelled"?

US: //smɛld//, UK: //smɛlt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Smelled"?

Used to indicate detection of an odor. Can be literal (detecting a scent) or figurative (sensing a situation). Appropriate in most contexts.