Feel and Smell

Feel

Feel verb - To have a vague awareness of.
Usage example: I feel trouble brewing in the town

Smell is a synonym for feel in be topic. In some cases you can use "Smell" instead the word "Feel" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: feeling, feelingly

Smell

Smell noun - A special quality or impression associated with something.
Usage example: a law firm with a mahogany-lined boardroom that has the discernible smell of money and power

Feel is a synonym for smell in be topic. You can use "Feel" instead the word "Smell" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: smelly, smelt, smelling, smeller

How words are described

old old feel old smell
good good feel good smell
better better feel better smell
similar similar feel similar smell
Other adjectives: heavy, strong, distinct, definite, dark, personal, unique, different.

Common collocations

sense feel sense smell sense
attraction feel attraction smell attraction
people feel people smell people
good feel good smell good
Other words: fear, way, cold, magic, emotions.

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / The Adventures of Dr. McNinja When you die, my laughter will be so bright, it will be the last thing you will hear, see, smell and feel.
  • Useful Notes / The Holocaust If you don't have to see or hear or smell or feel anything, it is not physically disgusting or shocking and this makes it much easier not to think about it.
  • Tin Man So someone can be an aggressive wangster but since they can't enjoy the smell of a flower, it's stated they can't feel emotions.
    Source: Tin Man
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