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Grade 5
(sniff-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. the act of inhaling air through the nose to detect scents.

Example Sentence

The dog was sniffing the ground.

More Example Sentences

Children enjoy sniffing flowers in spring.

Synonyms

smelling; inhaling; nosing

Antonyms

looking

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sniffing
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Rhymes

  • griffing
  • sniffing
  • spiffing
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