sniff
11 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #8,682
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
perceive by inhaling through the nose
noun
sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/snˈɪf/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sniffs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
inhale audibly through the nose
perceive by inhaling through the nose
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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