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Smell vs Scant - What's the difference?

smell | scant |


In transitive terms the difference between smell and scant

is that smell is to sense a smell or smells while scant is to limit in amount or share; to stint.

In intransitive terms the difference between smell and scant

is that smell is to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of" while scant is to fail, or become less; to scantle.

As an adjective scant is

very little, very few.

As an adverb scant is

with difficulty; scarcely; hardly.

Smell vs God - What's the difference?

smell | god |


As nouns the difference between smell and god

is that smell is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance while god is a deity.

As verbs the difference between smell and god

is that smell is to sense a smell or smells while god is to idolize.

As a proper noun god is

alternative form of God|lang=en.

Smell vs Awkward - What's the difference?

smell | awkward |


In obsolete terms the difference between smell and awkward

is that smell is to give heed to while awkward is in a backwards direction.

As a noun smell

is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

As a verb smell

is to sense a smell or smells.

As an adverb awkward is

in a backwards direction.

As an adjective awkward is

lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Smell vs Fan - What's the difference?

smell | fan |


In transitive terms the difference between smell and fan

is that smell is to sense a smell or smells while fan is to slap (a behind, especially).

As a proper noun Fan is

a diminutive of Frances.

As an abbreviation FAN is

file area network.

Foul vs Smell - What's the difference?

foul | smell |


As nouns the difference between foul and smell

is that foul is foul (a breach of the rules of a game) while smell is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

As a verb smell is

to sense a smell or smells.

Freshness vs Smell - What's the difference?

freshness | smell |


As nouns the difference between freshness and smell

is that freshness is the state or quality of being fresh while smell is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

As a verb smell is

to sense a smell or smells.

Odours vs Smell - What's the difference?

odours | smell |


As nouns the difference between odours and smell

is that odours is plural of odour while smell is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

As a verb smell is

to sense a smell or smells.

Pungent vs Smell - What's the difference?

pungent | smell |


As an adjective pungent

is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

As a noun smell is

a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

As a verb smell is

to sense a smell or smells.

Smirk vs Smell - What's the difference?

smirk | smell |


In obsolete terms the difference between smirk and smell

is that smirk is smart; spruce; affected; simpering while smell is to give heed to.

As an adjective smirk

is smart; spruce; affected; simpering.

Eat vs Smell - What's the difference?

eat | smell |


In transitive terms the difference between eat and smell

is that eat is to destroy, consume, or use up while smell is to sense a smell or smells.

As verbs the difference between eat and smell

is that eat is to ingest; to be ingested while smell is to sense a smell or smells.

As a noun smell is

a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

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