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Reek

🇬🇧 UK //riːk// 🇺🇸 US //rik//

Significado de Reek

To emit a strong, unpleasant odor.

In simple words: To have a strong bad smell.

Reek em uma frase

• The garbage in the corner began to reek after a few days.
• After cooking fish, the kitchen would often reek of the strong scent.
• He stepped back, unable to handle the reek of the sewage.
• The locker room reeked of sweat and dirty shoes.
• She was embarrassed when her shoes began to reek of mildew.

Como usar Reek

Use 'reek' in neutral to slightly negative contexts. Avoid in formal writing as it may seem informal or overly strong.

Grammar pattern

reek + of + object

Memory hint

Reek sounds like 'reeky' - imagine a skunk giving off a strong smell.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Reek

• reek of smoke
• reek of alcohol
• reek of decomposing matter
• reek of sweat
• reek of fish

Synonyms for Reek

• stink
• smell
• fetid
• reeked
• pungent

Opposites of Reek

• freshen
• clean
• sweeten

Common mistakes with Reek

• Confused with 'reek' vs 'reeked'; 'reeked' is past tense.
• Using 'reek' without a preposition like 'of' for clarity.
• Mixing it up with similar sounding words like 'wreak'.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Reek

O que significa Reek?

To have a strong bad smell.

O que significa Reek em português?

To have a strong bad smell.

Qual é a definição de Reek?

To emit a strong, unpleasant odor.

Como se usa Reek em uma frase?

The garbage in the corner began to reek after a few days.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Reek?

After cooking fish, the kitchen would often reek of the strong scent.

Quais são os sinônimos de Reek?

Algumas alternativas comuns são stink, smell, fetid, reeked, pungent.

Qual é o oposto de Reek?

Significados opostos incluem freshen, clean, sweeten.

Que palavras combinam com Reek?

Costuma combinar com reek of smoke, reek of alcohol, reek of decomposing matter, reek of sweat, reek of fish.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Reek?

Confused with 'reek' vs 'reeked'; 'reeked' is past tense. Using 'reek' without a preposition like 'of' for clarity. Mixing it up with similar sounding words like 'wreak'.

Como se pronuncia Reek?

US: //rik//, UK: //riːk//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Reek?

Use 'reek' in neutral to slightly negative contexts. Avoid in formal writing as it may seem informal or overly strong.