Basic Details
Word: Scent
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A smell, especially a pleasant one.
Synonyms: Fragrance, aroma, odour
Antonyms: Odourlessness, stench
Idioms and Phrases
- Follow your nose: To trust your instincts or intuition, especially in finding something. Example: "When lost in the market, I just followed my nose to the bakery!"
- Scents of adventure: The feeling or hint of an exciting experience. Example: "The travel guides filled me with the scents of adventure and I couldnt wait to explore."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scent of fresh flowers filled the air, making the garden feel magical.
Example 2: He loved the scent of freshly baked bread that came from the kitchen each morning.
Example 3: As she walked through the forest, the scent of pine needles and damp earth surrounded her.
Fun Fact
Did you know that dogs have an incredible sense of smell and can detect scents that are up to 100,000 times more sensitive than humans? This is why they are often used in search and rescue missions!
Famous Quote
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "scent" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A sound made by animals
c) A smell, especially a pleasant one
d) A colour in nature
Answer: c) A smell, especially a pleasant one
2. Which of these is a synonym of "scent"?
a) Noise
b) Fragrance
c) Temperature
d) Shape
Answer: b) Fragrance
3. Which is an antonym of "scent"?
a) Aroma
b) Stench
c) Smell
d) Essence
Answer: b) Stench
4. Which sentence uses "scent" correctly?
a) I could hear the scent from the room.
b) The scent of cookies baking made me feel at home.
c) The scent ran very fast.
d) The scent is a type of animal.
Answer: b) The scent of cookies baking made me feel at home.
5. Which idiom has to do with the idea of "scent"?
a) Break the ice
b) Follow your nose
c) Under the weather
d) The ball is in your court
Answer: b) Follow your nose
