How Do You Spell SMELLS?

Pronunciation: [smˈɛlz] (IPA)

The word "smells" is spelled "sm-eh-l-z" in IPA phonetic transcription. The first part of the word, "sm," is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial fricative followed by a low central vowel. The "-ell" is pronounced with a high front lax vowel, followed by the voiceless alveolar lateral fricative. Finally, the "-s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative. This word is often associated with the sense of smell or detecting odors through the nose.

SMELLS Meaning and Definition

  1. Smells, also known as odors or aromas, refer to the sensation perceived by the olfactory system when particular molecules are inhaled through the nose. It is one of the five basic senses of humans and other animals, responsible for gathering information about the surrounding environment. Smells can be pleasant or unpleasant, and they play a crucial role in our everyday lives, impacting our emotions, memories, and overall well-being.

    Smells are created by volatile compounds that are released into the air from various sources, such as food, flowers, chemicals, or even body secretions. These compounds enter our nasal passage and stimulate the olfactory receptors, triggering nerve signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation. The brain then processes these signals, identifying and associating the smell with certain objects or experiences.

    Smells can evoke strong emotional responses and memories due to their close connection with the limbic system, which is involved in emotions and memory formation. For example, the smell of freshly baked bread may bring back fond childhood memories, while the smell of rotting garbage may elicit disgust and a desire to move away from it.

    The study of smells is known as olfaction or odorant perception. Scientists and researchers in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and food science, study smells to uncover their impact on human behavior, health, and well-being. Perfumers and fragrance manufacturers also carefully craft scents to create specific moods or enhance the appeal of their products.

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Etymology of SMELLS

The word "smells" has Old English origins. It can be traced back to the Old English word "smyl", meaning "odor" or "fragrance". It later evolved into the Middle English word "smellen", which retained the same meaning. Over time, the word gradually transformed into its modern form, "smells", while preserving its original meaning.

Conjugate verb Smells

CONDITIONAL

I would smell
we would smell
you would smell
he/she/it would smell
they would smell

FUTURE

I will smell
we will smell
you will smell
he/she/it will smell
they will smell

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have smelled
we will have smelled
you will have smelled
he/she/it will have smelled
they will have smelled

PAST

I smelled
we smelled
you smelled
he/she/it smelled
they smelled

PAST PERFECT

I had smelled
we had smelled
you had smelled
he/she/it had smelled
they had smelled

PRESENT

I smell
we smell
you smell
he/she/it smells
they smell

PRESENT PERFECT

I have smelled
we have smelled
you have smelled
he/she/it has smelled
they have smelled
I am smelling
we are smelling
you are smelling
he/she/it is smelling
they are smelling
I was smelling
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