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Nose

UK /["/nəʊz/"]/US /["/nəʊz/"]/

Definition

the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things

In simple words: The part of your face that you breathe through and smell with.

Examples

  • She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell coming from the trash.
  • His nose was red from the cold winter air.
  • He had a small dot on his nose, like a freckle.
  • The dog sniffed around, using its nose to find the treat.
  • She touched her nose to the ground to show respect.

Usage notes

Used in everyday language when talking about the anatomy of the face or actions related to smelling. Avoid in highly technical medical discussions where specific terms are preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'rose' on your face - that's your nose!

Collocations

  • big
  • bulbous
  • huge
  • breathe through
  • blow
  • wipe
  • wrinkle
  • twitch
  • run
  • job
  • ring
  • bleed
  • through the nose
  • up your nose
  • the bridge of the nose
  • with your nose in the air
  • look down your nose at somebody

Synonyms

  • instinct
  • look down on somebody

Antonyms

  • tail
  • rear

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'knows' in pronunciation.
  • Using 'nose' when meaning 'nosebleed'; should specify context.
  • Incorrectly pluralizing as 'noses' when referring to a singular.
  • variants: []
  • mnemonicHint: Imagine a 'nose' like a 'rose' that helps you smell flowers.
  • frequencyRank: 200
  • frequencyBand: 1K
  • imagePrompt: A close-up of a smiling person with a prominent nose, surrounded by flowers.
  • antonyms: []
  • difficulty: 2.0
  • confidenceScore: 0.95