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What is the difference between whiff and sniff , smell ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between whiff and sniff , smell ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Whiff', 'sniff', and 'smell' are all related to the sense of smell in English, but they have different nuances and usage.
1. Whiff (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- It refers to a brief and faint smell or odor that is detected momentarily.
- Whiff is often used to describe a passing scent or a slight trace of an odor.
- Example: "I caught a whiff of freshly baked bread as I walked past the bakery."
2. Sniff (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- Sniff refers to the action of inhaling or taking a quick and audible breath through the nose to detect a smell.
- It is commonly used when someone deliberately tries to smell something or when they are curious about a particular scent.
- Example: "She sniffed the flowers to enjoy their fragrance."
3. Smell (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- Smell is a general term for perceiving odors or scents through the nose.
- It can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant odors and is a broader term compared to 'whiff' and 'sniff'.
- Example: "The kitchen smelled of freshly brewed coffee."
In summary, 'whiff' describes a fleeting and faint smell, 'sniff' refers to the action of inhaling to detect a smell, and 'smell' is a general term for perceiving odors. Understanding the nuances between these words will help you accurately describe and discuss different scents in English.
1. Whiff (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- It refers to a brief and faint smell or odor that is detected momentarily.
- Whiff is often used to describe a passing scent or a slight trace of an odor.
- Example: "I caught a whiff of freshly baked bread as I walked past the bakery."
2. Sniff (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- Sniff refers to the action of inhaling or taking a quick and audible breath through the nose to detect a smell.
- It is commonly used when someone deliberately tries to smell something or when they are curious about a particular scent.
- Example: "She sniffed the flowers to enjoy their fragrance."
3. Smell (хүчтэй харагдах, хүчтэй харагдах):
- Smell is a general term for perceiving odors or scents through the nose.
- It can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant odors and is a broader term compared to 'whiff' and 'sniff'.
- Example: "The kitchen smelled of freshly brewed coffee."
In summary, 'whiff' describes a fleeting and faint smell, 'sniff' refers to the action of inhaling to detect a smell, and 'smell' is a general term for perceiving odors. Understanding the nuances between these words will help you accurately describe and discuss different scents in English.
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Sniff is the action. The act of sniffing your nose. Smelling is what you find from sniffing :) You smell a rose. You sniff when your nose is running.
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